Using Sweden as an illustrative case, this study explores actors’ perceptions of influence to change grain legume consumption and production, and examines system structures that support or hinder these actions. Findings suggest most actors attribute influence to others than themselves, most frequently the national government. 

This study analyses the biodiversity pressure of fruit and vegetables in the UK, South Africa and India, comparing imported and domestically grown. In all three, imported fruits typically exert greater pressure than domestically grown fruits. Contrastingly, in India and South Africa, imported vegetables generally have a lower biodiversity pressure than domestically grown. 

In The Accidental Seed Heroes, Adam Alexander meets a range of seed innovators, who are not only championing traditional varieties but also breeding delicious new ones that will help create a sustainable future for our planet.