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The turkey take-over - how the turkey stole Christmas

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:54:13 GMT

It’s hard to imagine Christmas dinner without Turkey. A University of Warwick food historian has explored its history and how it took over as the traditional Christmas dinner.

New research shows “profound” link between dietary choices and brain health

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:32:00 GMT

New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain health.

A Gourd day for a pumpkin: the health benefits of this over-looked veg

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:19:00 GMT

Pumpkins make their appearance every Halloween, swiftly disappearing for the next year, but scientists believe we are over-looking their health benefits.

The University of Warwick's 'Spud-tacular' Vegan & Veggie Potato Van ‘mashes’ expectations

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:07:00 GMT

SPUD Loaded Baked Potatoes has opened on Campus at the University of Warwick offering a vegan and vegetarian alternative menu.

UN Food Price Index understates soaring real cost of food, argues researcher

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:03:33 GMT

Dr Alastair Smith of the Department of Global Sustainable Development at the University of Warwick calls on the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) to focus on real, not nominal food prices, in a correspondence piece published today [3] in Nature.

Warwick researcher to explore the search for flavour in modern Britain

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:46:00 GMT

The UK's love affair with tasty food from around the world wasn’t dented by lockdown, with home delivery services bringing Indian, Chinese, Thai, and many other international cuisines to the doorstep. But what drives people’s love of new flavours and willingness to experiment? Dr Mandy Sadan, Associate Professor in the Global Sustainable Development (GSD) Department, will explore ‘Flavour in the Making of Modern Britain’ thanks to the award of a Major Research Fellowship from the Leverhulme Trust.

University of Warwick signs agreement with agronomy specialist to bring UK beans to market

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:11:00 GMT

The University of Warwick’s research commercialisation wing, Warwick Innovations, has signed a contract with agronomy specialist Agrii to promote the commercial production of UK haricot beans developed by scientists at the University of Warwick.

Warwick economist will help map the route to a healthier and fairer food system

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:17:11 GMT

Residents in the West Midlands could enjoy healthier and more affordable food in the future thanks to a new research project involving the University of Warwick. Focusing on the city of Birmingham, the research team will map the current food system in the region, then explore what changes could provide fairer access to healthier and more environmentally sustainable food for everyone.

Food prices after a hard Brexit could increase by £50 per week

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:10:00 GMT

A hard Brexit could result in a family of four seeing their food prices increase to up to £50.98 per week researchers at the University of Warwick have found. If we leave with a deal the increase could be as little as £5.80 per week, or £18.17.

Seventy years of crop research at Warwick’s Wellesbourne campus celebrated at industry event

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:33:00 GMT

Over 100 scientists, industry experts and employees past and present attended an event held at Warwick Crop Centre to celebrate 70 years of research at the site.