FAQ's

GMOs have caused controversy since they entered the mainstream in the mid-1990s. But what are GMOs and should we be concerned about their widespread use? Genetically modified organisms are animals, plants or microorganisms like bacteria that have had their genes altered to modify their characteristics. Introducing new characteristics to an organism can enhance it...

Identifying What is Organic Food? So what is organic food, and what are the factors that make it different from industrially produced food? Food that’s produced organically must follow strict standards, which include minimising the use of pesticides and artificial fertilisers, promoting biodiversity and giving animals a better quality of life. The UK’s organic food...

You may have heard that the UK’s organic food industry is on the rise and is now worth over £2 billion. But what is organic meat and how does it differ from factory farmed meat? Organic farming is all about working with nature to produce food in a sustainable way that’s better for animals...

Nitrates are naturally occurring chemical compounds that are often used as food preservatives. They have various useful properties, such as preventing growth of harmful bacteria, prolonging shelf life of food and maintaining the pink colour of meat. There is a lot of confusion about nitrates and the risks of consuming them. As with most...