The Food Chain
The Food Chain, produced by BBC World Service, examines the business, science and cultural significance of food and what it takes to put food on the plate. The show has 561 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 26 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll host-read.
A long-running BBC food series reaching engaged listeners weekly
- 561 episodes released weekly with a median length of about 26 minutes
- Apple rating of 4.7 from 329 ratings, with strong listener approval
- Topics include nutrition, food business and food culture, suited to food and wellness brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- documentary feature, interview, narrative
- Tone
- informative, curious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 27 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles such as 'How to eat for success on weight-loss drugs' and 'Should I cut down on carbs?' are informational with no flags.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p028z2z0 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id932498963 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p028z2z0.rss |
Benchmark score: 82 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How to eat well when travelling for work | 2026-10-14 | 26 min |
| Why do I feel hungry? | 2026-10-07 | 26 min |
| How to eat for success on weight-loss drugs | 2026-09-30 | 26 min |
| Culture shock | 2026-09-23 | 26 min |
| Is a healthy diet more expensive? | 2026-09-16 | 26 min |
| What do chefs eat? | 2026-09-09 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.
About The Food Chain
The Food Chain is a weekly podcast from BBC World Service that examines the business, science and cultural significance of food. According to the show's feed, it has released 561 episodes since October 2014, with a median length of about 26 minutes and a current cadence of one episode every seven days. Apple Podcasts lists it with a 4.7 average rating from 329 ratings.
The feed and the BBC programme page do not name individual hosts, so the show is best understood as a BBC World Service production rather than a personality-led program. Recent episodes cover eating well while travelling, appetite, the cost of a healthy diet, and what chefs eat. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the Apple ratings count, we estimate 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mainly UK and US listeners aged 25 to 54. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
At an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, though BBC editorial policy would need to be checked. Food, kitchen and nutrition brands are the most natural fit for this listener base.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Food Chain can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Food Chain
How much does The Food Chain charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $360 to $2,000. The show is produced by BBC World Service, so any sponsorship would need to fit BBC editorial rules.
What is The Food Chain about?
The Food Chain is a BBC World Service podcast examining the business, science and culture of food. Episodes cover nutrition, food economics, restaurant practices and the history of what people eat.
How do I contact The Food Chain about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Because the show is a BBC production, sponsorship options may be limited.