The Food Chain

The Food Chain

The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.

The Food Chain

Episodes (537 available)

The Food Chain, The Food Chain, Why do we love smoky flavours so much?

We look at the enduring appeal of smoked foods around the world.

18 Jun 2026

26 mins

The Food Chain, The Food Chain, Can music change the way food tastes?

The surprising links between music, flavour and customer behaviour.

11 Jun 2026

26 mins

The Food Chain, The Food Chain, Can I save the family restaurant?

Following Lisa He as she puts her career on hold to try and save the family's restaurant

4 Jun 2026

26 mins

The Food Chain, The Food Chain, The business of food tours

How guided food experiences became a fast-growing part of global tourism.

28 May 2026

26 mins

The Food Chain, The Food Chain, The craft of the cocktail

Three renowned bartenders on what it takes to create the perfect drink.

21 May 2026

26 mins

The Food Chain, The Food Chain, How to meal prep like a pro

How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste

14 May 2026

26 mins

The Food Chain, The Food Chain, Rethinking the potato

The rise, fall and return of one of the world's most popular foods.

7 May 2026

26 mins

The Food Chain, The Food Chain, The food writers

Three food writers on how their jobs matter more than ever in times of global uncertainty

30 Apr 2026

26 mins

The Food Chain, The Food Chain, Can we eat for exam success?

Can a good diet support brain health, sleep and concentration during exams?

23 Apr 2026

26 mins

The Food Chain, The Food Chain, How to eat more fibre and why you should!

So you think you eat enough fibre? You probably don't. Here's what to do about it.

16 Apr 2026

26 mins

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