🇬🇧 United Kingdom
BBC broadcast features, consumer investigations, and UPF scrutiny in the UK
2024
BBC Morning Live: Live Ultra-Processed Food Scanner Demo
The BBC Morning Live team investigated ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on BBC One, conducting a live demo of the Open Food Facts mobile app to help viewers spot NOVA 4 ultra-processed items.
2024
The Food Chain: What Really Is Ultra-Processed Food?
Open Food Facts co-founder Pierre Slamich was interviewed by the BBC World Service for an in-depth episode exploring ultra-processed foods, NOVA classification, and how open citizen data empowers buyers.
2017
Metro UK: Open Food Facts Documents Food Recalls Across British Supermarkets
Metro featured Open Food Facts' crowdsourced database tracking allergens, labeling errors, and product recall alerts across UK retail chains.
2023
The Guardian: Food Data Commons and the Battle for Transparency
Extensive investigation examining corporate food labeling opacity and how civic open source databases provide researchers with vital evidence on nutritional degradation.