Emma Atkins
@emmaatkins.bsky.social
All things food! PhD on #foodwaste and fridges | she/her
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My latest newsletter features the announcement that Samsung will display adverts on their smart fridges, my many attempts to perfect a Brussels sprout noodle recipe from Meera Sodha, and more. Save to use up leftover sprouts post-Christmas!
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News and leftover Brussels sprout noodles
Would you like to have an advertising billboard in your kitchen? Samsung announced that it would be displaying adverts on its Family Hub smart fridge as part of a mandatory software update. The com…
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December 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
My latest newsletter features the announcement that Samsung will display adverts on their smart fridges, my many attempts to perfect a Brussels sprout noodle recipe from Meera Sodha, and more. Save to use up leftover sprouts post-Christmas!
foodwastestories.com/2025/12/15/n...
#foodwaste
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#foodwaste
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Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
December 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
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Overheard in the supermarket. Two teenagers.
1: 'Where's Dad?'
2 (with ineffable weariness): 'In the cheese aisle, having the time of his life.'
1: 'Where's Dad?'
2 (with ineffable weariness): 'In the cheese aisle, having the time of his life.'
December 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Overheard in the supermarket. Two teenagers.
1: 'Where's Dad?'
2 (with ineffable weariness): 'In the cheese aisle, having the time of his life.'
1: 'Where's Dad?'
2 (with ineffable weariness): 'In the cheese aisle, having the time of his life.'
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more like escargone
Thieves have stolen €90,000 worth of fine French snails destined for some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants
Thieves take €90,000 of snails meant for Michelin-starred restaurants
French police are on the trail of ‘experienced’ criminals who stole a whole year’s worth of produce from Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne’s L’Escargot des Grands Crus
www.thetimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
more like escargone
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ME: chef, i have fried the beans
CHEF: WRONG. FRY THEM AGAIN.
CHEF: WRONG. FRY THEM AGAIN.
November 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
ME: chef, i have fried the beans
CHEF: WRONG. FRY THEM AGAIN.
CHEF: WRONG. FRY THEM AGAIN.
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My new essay on mould, disorder, and trans life in the UK is out now in issue two of @vittles.bsky.social : www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/vittles-is...
November 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My new essay on mould, disorder, and trans life in the UK is out now in issue two of @vittles.bsky.social : www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/vittles-is...
Delighted to have been on this food anthropology podcast talking about my research! www.anthrodish.com/episodes/emm...
161: Are Our Fridges Designed for Food Waste? with Emma Atkins — AnthroDish
My guest this week, Emma Atkins, is here to explore the role that refrigeration has played in our food waste. Emma is a PhD researcher at the University of Bristol in the UK. Her research looks at how...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Delighted to have been on this food anthropology podcast talking about my research! www.anthrodish.com/episodes/emm...
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Stopped at Costco for dishwasher pods, a brick-sized block gruyere, and a whole frozen duck
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Stopped at Costco for dishwasher pods, a brick-sized block gruyere, and a whole frozen duck
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FT investigation:
Tuna-fishing has among the worst working conditions of any fishing.
If you buy tuna from a UK supermarket, you may be buying the product of modern slavery. ig.ft.com/supermarket-...
Tuna-fishing has among the worst working conditions of any fishing.
If you buy tuna from a UK supermarket, you may be buying the product of modern slavery. ig.ft.com/supermarket-...
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
FT investigation:
Tuna-fishing has among the worst working conditions of any fishing.
If you buy tuna from a UK supermarket, you may be buying the product of modern slavery. ig.ft.com/supermarket-...
Tuna-fishing has among the worst working conditions of any fishing.
If you buy tuna from a UK supermarket, you may be buying the product of modern slavery. ig.ft.com/supermarket-...
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Bought an immersion blender for the first time at age 43 and I can finally relate to this tweet
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Bought an immersion blender for the first time at age 43 and I can finally relate to this tweet
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Nearly 350 gleaning operations throughout the U.S. are reducing waste and increasing food security at the community level, supported by the National Gleaning Project, which provides policy and legal support to local efforts.
With Hunger on the Rise, Urban Gleaners Seek to Strengthen Local Food Security
Amid escalating food costs and cuts to food assistance, collecting surplus food offers an age-old solution.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Nearly 350 gleaning operations throughout the U.S. are reducing waste and increasing food security at the community level, supported by the National Gleaning Project, which provides policy and legal support to local efforts.
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discovered today that the main mother yeast my mum uses for her breads is older than i am, which is stunning to think about. i have eaten older entities than myself. disconcerting way to start the day
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
discovered today that the main mother yeast my mum uses for her breads is older than i am, which is stunning to think about. i have eaten older entities than myself. disconcerting way to start the day
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A radio programme like the Shipping Forecast but it’s called Bin Day and it just reads out every single council in the country’s bin schedule
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
A radio programme like the Shipping Forecast but it’s called Bin Day and it just reads out every single council in the country’s bin schedule
With the news that Samsung smart fridges are going to start projecting adverts on the front screen, it's a really good time to listen to this podcast on how sociodigital futures are claimed and by whom. Who wanted this future for the fridge? Who is it benefitting?
October 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
With the news that Samsung smart fridges are going to start projecting adverts on the front screen, it's a really good time to listen to this podcast on how sociodigital futures are claimed and by whom. Who wanted this future for the fridge? Who is it benefitting?
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Now that I’ve experienced receiving short-dated ingredients from suppliers, I always email beforehand to ask for the best before dates of the products I’m about to order. Today one replied: ‘The BBD is as follows: 05/08/25.’ Not sure if I should laugh or cry…
September 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Now that I’ve experienced receiving short-dated ingredients from suppliers, I always email beforehand to ask for the best before dates of the products I’m about to order. Today one replied: ‘The BBD is as follows: 05/08/25.’ Not sure if I should laugh or cry…
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'It's you is it? What time do you call this? Am I made of sausages? Your brother had a smoothie and some overnight oats for breakfast, and look at you, taking all the black pudding, what about your poor father? And looking like what the cat dragged in, good thing you've no meetings today.'
Samsung’s fridges now recognize family members by voice
Samsung’s fridges now recognize family members by voice
So they can pull up your calendar, show off your photos, or activate custom display modes.
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June 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
'It's you is it? What time do you call this? Am I made of sausages? Your brother had a smoothie and some overnight oats for breakfast, and look at you, taking all the black pudding, what about your poor father? And looking like what the cat dragged in, good thing you've no meetings today.'
I have recently started a Substack to write about food/waste/fridges in culture, history and politics, as well as my own research and life with food generally. The next post comes out on Monday and is about how the fridge was brought into being nearly 100 years ago! foodwastestories.substack.com
May 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I have recently started a Substack to write about food/waste/fridges in culture, history and politics, as well as my own research and life with food generally. The next post comes out on Monday and is about how the fridge was brought into being nearly 100 years ago! foodwastestories.substack.com
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when I chop up chocolate covered pretzels to sprinkle on top of my peanut butter and banana toast
May 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
when I chop up chocolate covered pretzels to sprinkle on top of my peanut butter and banana toast
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having a mini magnum on the balcony for breakfast, for medical reasons
May 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
having a mini magnum on the balcony for breakfast, for medical reasons
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dropped my egg & kimchi breakfast taco and accidentally made a michelin star plating?
May 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
dropped my egg & kimchi breakfast taco and accidentally made a michelin star plating?
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This wrapping paper turns everything into bread 🥖
Created by Japanese designer Ippei Tsujio
Created by Japanese designer Ippei Tsujio
May 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This wrapping paper turns everything into bread 🥖
Created by Japanese designer Ippei Tsujio
Created by Japanese designer Ippei Tsujio
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“My foodbank is forced to throw away 20% of our donations,” reveals an anonymous food pantry worker for @Metro.co.uk – detailing her experiences of dealing with supermarkets’ waste.
We’re clear: food redistribution isn’t the answer to tackling food waste or food poverty. metro.co.uk/2025/05/06/f...
We’re clear: food redistribution isn’t the answer to tackling food waste or food poverty. metro.co.uk/2025/05/06/f...
I'm a foodbank volunteer and have to throw away 20% of our donations
There's a simple solution.
metro.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
“My foodbank is forced to throw away 20% of our donations,” reveals an anonymous food pantry worker for @Metro.co.uk – detailing her experiences of dealing with supermarkets’ waste.
We’re clear: food redistribution isn’t the answer to tackling food waste or food poverty. metro.co.uk/2025/05/06/f...
We’re clear: food redistribution isn’t the answer to tackling food waste or food poverty. metro.co.uk/2025/05/06/f...
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Interested in #Food & #CreativeMethods?
@foodgeog.bsky.social are holding a 1.5 day workshop to explore how creativity is being used across food geographies
June 19th & 20th in Bristol, only £6 to attend!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rgs-ibg-fo...
#AcademicSky #FoodGeo #FoodSystems
@foodgeog.bsky.social are holding a 1.5 day workshop to explore how creativity is being used across food geographies
June 19th & 20th in Bristol, only £6 to attend!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rgs-ibg-fo...
#AcademicSky #FoodGeo #FoodSystems
RGS-IBG Food Geography away day
This year’s Food Geography away day will be held in Bristol to spark ideas and collaborations in advance of the annual conference.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Interested in #Food & #CreativeMethods?
@foodgeog.bsky.social are holding a 1.5 day workshop to explore how creativity is being used across food geographies
June 19th & 20th in Bristol, only £6 to attend!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rgs-ibg-fo...
#AcademicSky #FoodGeo #FoodSystems
@foodgeog.bsky.social are holding a 1.5 day workshop to explore how creativity is being used across food geographies
June 19th & 20th in Bristol, only £6 to attend!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rgs-ibg-fo...
#AcademicSky #FoodGeo #FoodSystems
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🙌 Incredible turnout at our House of Commons event for the launch of our new report: ‘Used By – How businesses dump waste on food charities’.
A huge thanks to Wera Hobhouse MP, Sharon Hodgson MP, and our amazing panel for their insightful contributions!
Read the report: feedbackglobal.org/used-by
A huge thanks to Wera Hobhouse MP, Sharon Hodgson MP, and our amazing panel for their insightful contributions!
Read the report: feedbackglobal.org/used-by
March 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🙌 Incredible turnout at our House of Commons event for the launch of our new report: ‘Used By – How businesses dump waste on food charities’.
A huge thanks to Wera Hobhouse MP, Sharon Hodgson MP, and our amazing panel for their insightful contributions!
Read the report: feedbackglobal.org/used-by
A huge thanks to Wera Hobhouse MP, Sharon Hodgson MP, and our amazing panel for their insightful contributions!
Read the report: feedbackglobal.org/used-by