"The Institute is at the forefront of making positive, direct contributions to inform policies and actions in many areas, including research to develop resilient, productive crop varieties to help us reach the Sustainable Development Goals" 2021 is the United Nations' International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, bringing public attention to the key role of fruit and vegetables in human nutrition, food security and health – all key strands of work at the James Hutton Institute. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344
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Results from the Scottish health survey indicate that further work still needs to be done if the desired changes in food practices are to be realised. It has been suggested that these desired dietary changes have not been realised in part because the food practices acquired during childhood are difficult to break. The relationship between dietary guidelines, understandings of them and the healthfulness of food practices is very complex and these issues were explored in a recent study, Understanding Food Practices in Scotland. This study involved carry out in-depth interviews with 31 adults
"As part of a review on potatoes and human health we have shown that potatoes are a significant source of vitamins and a whole host of macro and microminerals" With countries struggling to press forward after the recent COP25 summit in Madrid, and ever-increasing awareness of the impact that the climate emergency is having on our plate, consumers can help address climate issues by making changes to their daily habits, including cooking climate-smart, alternative meals using some excellent Scottish produce. That’s the message of Professor Derek Stewart, the James Hutton Institute’s agri-food
"With such a highly skilled and diverse workforce, the James Hutton Institute was seen as the ideal organisation to help build our Talent Ambassador Network" The experiences of three Hutton members of staff who have chosen Scotland as a place to live and work have been highlighted by their designation as Talent Ambassadors by TalentScotland, part of Scottish Enterprise, the country’s economic development agency. Dr Isabelle Colas (Cell and Molecular Sciences), Dr Jagadeesh Yeluripati (Information and Computational Sciences) and Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo (Communications) are now part of a
The reception will be held in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 15 January 2020, 6-8pm, in celebration of the 350 th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and is invitation only.