by BBC World Service
<p>The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.</p>
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April 16, 2025
<p>Indigenous food is experiencing a revival in Canada, with growing awareness of First Nations culture, and indigenous run community farms and restaurants opening. </p><p>While many are hopeful, there remains challenges to food security, including the realities of living in remote areas, the legacy of historic government schemes and climate change. </p><p>Megan Lawton speaks to First Nation farmers, restauranteurs and chefs. </p><p>Presented by Megan Lawton </p><p>Produced by Sam Gruet</p>
April 10, 2025
<p>As plastic waste continues to pile up, Ruth Alexander explores how manufacturers, retailers, and designers are rethinking the way our food is packaged.</p><p>We hear how shoppers are responding to eco-conscious packaging in Finland, from supermarket manager Markku Hautala. And is plastic really the enemy? Paul Jenkins, founder of a leading packaging consultancy, shares the latest innovations in sustainable design, and why some materials aren’t always what they seem.</p><p>Rhea Singhal, CEO of India’s first fully compostable packaging company, discusses the realities of creating truly sustainable alternatives—and whether they’re enough. And the head of a German frozen food company, Felix Ahlers, explains why his company ditched all additives – packaging included – for the sake of the environment.</p>
April 2, 2025
<p>Corner shop, mom and pop store or konbini, whatever you call them, most of us have a local business that sells convenience. </p><p>Rising food costs mean many are struggling to make a profit, one solution is to improve the fresh food and beverage offering which can have better margins. </p><p>Ruth Alexander visits a convenience store in Morley in West Yorkshire in the UK, where owner Ajay Singh has introduced cocktails and street food alongside the traditional offering of bread and milk. Retail analyst Rob Wilson from L.E.K. Consulting explains why the US is looking to Japan for inspiration. Reporter Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo, visiting some of the biggest chain convenience stores in the country and finding out what has made them so successful. </p><p>And author Ann Y.K. Choi tells Ruth what it takes to run a convenience store, reflecting on her family’s experiences running such businesses in Toronto after moving there from Korea in 1975. </p><p>If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: [email protected] </p><p>(Image: from left to right, Jazz Singh, Ajay Singh and Suki Singh who run Premier Morley convenience store in the UK. Credit: BBC)</p>
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