This important book is a ground breaking work on the subject of British food. It had been thought that civilization in Britain, which stems from farming, food and cookery all began with the Romans. But it has now been discovered that thriving communities possessing a long history with their own ritual, laws, culture and food, inhabited Britain long before that time. Food is the fundamental spur to action, innovation, exploration and creativity in...

Modern British dairy farms must get bigger and bigger or go under, but Farmer Stephen Hook decides to buck the trend.

Look inside one of the most intimate wine-growing regions in the world, Napa Valley, as we follow the journey of new beginnings and mastering a craft.

Documenting the underground horse slaughter industry, from its inhumane practices to its unregulated meat products. This is a potentially toxic, financially driven network operating through Big Ag and at the expense of taxpayer dollars.

A film about the current debate on eating and raising cattle for food, showing that animal-sourced foods are nutritious for humans and can be raised in a way that is beneficial for the environment.

Beer is the most popular beverage on the planet after tea and water. But there’s more to brewing than beer. At its heart is science - a mix of biology, chemistry and a touch of evolution - that we know as fermentation. Australia is at the forefront of exploring its possibilities, creating new medicines, cleaner fuels, even future foods.

MEAT traces the process through which cattle and sheep become consumer goods. It depicts the processing and transportation of meat products by a highly automated packing plant, illustrating important points and problems in the area of production, transportation, logistics, equipment design, time-motion study, and labor management.. "MEAT’s commonplace inferno is the most extraordinary visual material in any of Wiseman’s 10 films on American institutions."...

This documentary explores the vitality and joie de vivre lifestyle of the local people against the backdrop of the region’s oldest, traditional wine celebratory events of the annual Trois Glorieuses. Through a colorful mosaic of stories, this BURGANDY aims to demystify the world-famous French winemaking region and offers a rare insider glimpse into the lives of the passionate people working in Burgundy’s wine industry. Winner of Best Documentary...

In East Detroit, Tim Paule and Nicole Lindsey are transforming their community one hive at a time.

A global movement to take back our food is growing. The future of farming is in our hands-and in our cities. This book examines alternative food systems in cities around the globe that are shortening their food chains, growing food within their city limits, and taking their "food security" into their own hands. The author, an award-winning food journalist, sought out leaders in the urban-agriculture movement and visited cities successfully dealing...