n the latest episode, Chris Choi tells Lucy Watson about the risk to native wildlife posed by the ballooning parakeet population and what conservationists are planning to do about it. He also takes her through the mythology surrounding the exotic bird’s presence in the UK – from Jimi Hendrix to The African Queen.
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By Jessica Stewart on May 23, 2025
“The Elderly Having Delicious Food” by Xiaoling Li (China). Overall Winner and Winner, Food for the Family supported by the Felix Project.
“In an early spring afternoon in Shuangliu Ancient Town, Sichuan Province, China, five elderly ladies in their eighties sit together. Wearing colorful jackets and wool hats, they happily eat the famous Sichuan snack ‘Spring rolls’. A wrap of thin homemade dough, filled with cucumber, carrot, and shredded scallions, drizzled with green mustard, Sichuan pepper, red oil, sweet sauce, and sprinkled with sesame seeds. They are “setting up a Dragon Gate formation” – an expression used in China to refer to neighbourhood friends coming together to chat, gossip, and share stories. Food makes these people happy; they enjoy a beautiful and joyful life.” (World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi®)
“These extraordinary images serve as a reminder of the fundamental role food plays across communities.”
A group of women enjoying friendship, laughter, and food has won the 2025 World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi®. The photograph, taken by photographer Xiaoling Li in Sichuan Province, shows five elderly ladies eating some snacks and chatting, demonstrating how food brings us together. The image beat out nearly 10,000 submissions from photographers in 70 countries.
“What a perfect winning image for our times,” says Caroline Kenyon, founder of the World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi®. “This beautifully framed shot captures five elderly women in Sichuan Province, reveling in good food with true friends. The joy they have in each other’s company is palpable, a powerful rebuke to those who would divide us. Color, composition, the variety of expressions while one determinedly plows on with their food—I defy anyone not to be uplifted by this photograph.”
In addition to the overall winner, exceptional food photography was singled out across a wide variety of categories. From food styling to product shots to awards for innovation and phone photography, the winning images demonstrate the myriad ways that cuisine can be documented.
“Flour Swirl” by Dorien Paymans (Netherlands). Winner, Cream of the Crop.
“Part of the series ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ where I captured the process of baking sourdough bread while incorporating the symbolism of the Japanese Ensō sign (imperfect circle). Preparing food and photography are both mindful activities where calmness and creativity exist in the moment of creation. This makes the combination of both so magical.”
Judged by expert food photographers, chefs, restaurateurs, cookbook authors, and photo editors, the exceptional images show the true art behind this type of photography. In telling stories around food, these photographers are also telling tales of tradition, culture, and human relationships.
“These Awards showcase the power of photography in telling incredible food stories from around the world,” says Dave Samuels, brand director of Tenderstem® Bimi® Broccolini and headline sponsor of the Awards. […]
“Hogging the Limelight” by Susan Lang (UK). Winner, Food in the Field.
“A litter of free range Large Black piglets. The Large Black is a rare breed and is Britain’s only all black pig. Adults weigh up to 350kg and have distinctive floppy ears that fall over their eyes, making them a challenge to photograph! They will eat anything, including my flash diffuser.”(World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Bimi®
More: 15 Exceptional Winners of the 2025 World Food Photography Awards
By Jessica Stewart on May 2, 2025
These vertically placed shipping containers cleverly mimic golden columns along a city street. It’s eye-catching and also makes a deeper comment on the economy, consumption, and global trade.
Columns have long been symbols of strength, stability, and support. Playing on this theme, Spanish artist SpY created a new monument in the French city of Lille for the Fiesta Festival. But unlike typical columns, they are not carved from marble or granite but rather formed from shipping containers. These Golden Monoliths, which transform a main city street, therefore stand not only as symbols of strength, but also as commentary on industry.
Coated in gold paint, the shipping containers move from utilitarian objects to an artistic material. Typically used to move goods across the globe, the contextualized containers now stand as monolithic reminders of consumption. It’s a timely installation given the current mood around trade, sparked by President Donald Trump’s implementation of steep tariffs. As pedestrians move through the enormous columns, not only will they be struck by their size, but they may also ponder the original purpose of the containers.
SpY’s ability to integrate sociopolitical commentary into his work is nothing new. The Spanish artist has a history of using his art to make a statement. In particular, his urban installations throughout the 2010s addressed a range of issues, from the oil crisis to immigration concerns. His use of materials found in an urban setting, from street signs to barrier tape, is a hallmark of his work, proving that “common” objects can be elevated to high art.
To see what the innovative artist is up to next, follow SpY on Instagram. […]
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