Editorial policy

Lively Food Journal aims to make food topics clear, grounded and worth a reader's time. We distinguish established information from interpretation and avoid presenting personal preference as a universal rule.

Accuracy and sources

Writers should check factual claims against suitable, reliable material and make the basis of important statements clear. We review drafts for accuracy, clarity and context, including whether a claim depends on a particular place, time or tradition. When evidence or accounts are incomplete, the wording should say so rather than imply certainty.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial decisions are made separately from partnership arrangements. Any paid, gifted or otherwise partner-supported material is clearly identified where it appears. A partnership does not guarantee favourable coverage, and editorial coverage is not offered in exchange for payment.

Corrections and illustrations

If a reader spots a factual error, they can contact us with the article and the detail in question. We review correction requests and update material when warranted, making significant changes clear to readers. Some illustrations may be generated with artificial intelligence; captions or nearby labels identify them where used.