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  In this modern world, there are not many things which can be said to be loved by a wide range of different groups, from an individual, a family, a local population, to a whole ethnic group. One such thing … Continued

Food supply chains have become long and complex. The recent UK horsemeat scandal illustrated that the complicated links that are emerging as a result can make supply chains increasingly difficult to manage. But first, what is a supply chain? One … Continued

  What is the difference between food manufacturing and food processing? It might seem like a minor detail, but in this blog I will try to show why it is important for the Local Nexus Network project to clearly lay … Continued

  Some foods like fruits and vegetables require no processing before being eaten. Some foods like milk and seafood require a little processing before being eaten. However, most of the foods we buy in the supermarket will have been processed … Continued

A ‘perfect storm’ of problems around water, energy and food shortages is the phrase that was used by Professor Beddington[i], former Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government, in 2009.  He pointed out that based on a number of studies, … Continued

  We are used to the idea that food is efficiently produced at large-scale, as part of a centralised food system. But what if there was another way of producing our food that was local? What could this mean for … Continued

Walking through Oxford is a fascinating reminder that at one time food and drink manufacturing would have been a far more visible part of daily life for people living in the city. Visitors getting off the train at Oxford station … Continued