Synopsis
A look behind the scenes of the food industry to discover how ready meals are produced, what new technology could mean for what we eat and the price we'll pay.
- Programme: What They Really Mean for You
- Episode: 4: Ready Meals
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2023
- Geography | Energy and Sustainability
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