Araras, Brazil’s new ‘Gourmet Valley’

The cool lush hillside in the imperial city of Petrópolis, north of Rio de Janeiro, has become a culinary destination, with a growing number of exceptional restaurants serving refined European cuisine

How clean eating devoured the diet

No one can agree on what it means – and that’s because the obsession with eating ‘clean’ is less about what you put into your body and more about how you sell those choices to your followers

How did Denmark become a leader in the food waste revolution?

From community food banks to food waste kitchens and even a supermarket, the Danes have embraced the concept

Tech innovations that could reduce food waste

From smart fridges to food-sharing apps and intelligent labelling, new products are set to transform they way we consume

Global fish production approaching sustainable limit, UN warns

Around 90% of the world’s stocks are now fully or overfished and production is set to increase further by 2025, according to report from UN’s food body

The 20 best wines for summer

What’s the perfect white or rosé to go with grilled fish? Where can you get a bargain red or fizz for the barbecue? Observer Food Monthly guides you through the season