Fifteen years in the world of food

Observer Food Monthly, our award-winning magazine, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. We look back on the people, issues and moments that defined an era in which food became central to British culture

Greenhouse in the sky: inside Europe’s biggest urban farm

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Will eating organic food make you healthier?

A major new study has found that organic foods contain higher levels of antioxidants and less harmful chemicals than conventionally farmed produce. But does that mean they are better for you? With your help, Karl Mathiesen investigates.

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Why it’s vital the organic food industry is given room to grow

Take it from this mung bean-munching Guardianista – organics could solve many of the UK’s problems with food poverty and how we eat

Natural and organic food trends

Top ten natural & organic food trends that will Inspire the mainstream. Consumer demands for nutritious, boundary-pushing, and even indulgent products lead to a new look of the grocery store shelves. Acai berries, goji berries, and chia seeds are South American superfoods, but look for more outstanding options like acerola cherries, Peruvian purple maize, and Chilean … Read more

In-house crafted and cured: eco-friendly cooking. Next level

When it comes to eco-friendly cooking and going green, there are many shades to choose from, says Craig LaPonzina, Executive Chef at The Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. You might opt for a LEED-designed building or organically grown food. You may insist on eating free-range meats or choose to support a business that integrates … Read more