Written by: Marianne Stein, Media Communications Specialist, Office of Marketing Communications, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignYou’ve probably heard of product recalls involving lettuce,...
What Fruits And Veggies Are A Good Source Of Potassium?
Editor's note: Potassium is a vital mineral that helps regulate fluid balance, muscle function, and nerve activity. It plays a key role in managing blood pressure by balancing the effects of sodium, supporting heart health, and maintaining proper muscle contractions,...
Flavor Of The Week: Butternut Squash And Corn Soup
Enjoy over 140 more recipes in our Where The Food Comes From Cookbook!Enjoy over 140 more recipes in our Where The Food Comes From Cookbook! Butternut Squash and Corn Soup Featured In WTFCF Season 2, Episodes 11 & 12: Heart & Soul. A favorite recipe of Sarah...
Brighter Bites And Bright Side Snacks Join Forces To Fight Food Waste And Promote Healthier Snacking
Every Snack Sold Will Donate to Brighter Bites Families Brighter Bites is partnering with with Bright Side Snacks, a new snack food company - offering delicious, cracker-like crisps made from upcycled fruits and vegetables - committed to reducing food waste and...
USDA Launches $2 Billion Program For Specialty Crops To Support Growers Amid Rising Costs
From the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association The USDA announced the establishment of the Marketing Assistance Program for Specialty Crops Program (MASC). The application period opens today, December 10, and runs through January 8, 2025. Growers will see...
Flavor Of The Week: Deepa’s Delicious Tomato Soup
Enjoy over 140 more recipes in our Where The Food Comes From Cookbook!Enjoy over 140 more recipes in our Where The Food Comes From Cookbook! Deepa’s Delicious Tomato Soup Featured In WTFCF Season 1, Episode 01: Tomato Time. Tomato soup is always a favorite. Serve with...
Simplify, Savor, And Enjoy: A Guide To A Happier, Less Stressful Holiday
Written by: Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN, Rust Nutrition Services Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN, is an author, blogger, and truth-seeker, who focuses on helping people set realistic health goals.The holidays can be a joyful time. However, they can also be very stressful too. Whether...
Lowes Foods Partners With Healthy Family Project For 2024 “Season of Sharing” Campaign
Celebrating Health-Conscious Brands & Supporting Local Communities with 600,000 Meals This Giving Tuesday, Healthy Family Project and Lowes Foods are announcing the launch of the 2024 A Season of Sharing campaign, helping to provide an incredible 600,000* meals to...
GLOBALG.A.P. Rolls Out GRASP v2: Enhancing Social Responsibility And Worker Welfare On U.S. Farms
GRASP is an add-on to GLOBALG.A.P.’s flagship standard, Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA), that evaluates workers’ health, safety, and welfare at farm level. The newest versions of these standards – IFA v6 and GRASP v2 – are now available for audit. With this combined...
Fowl Play: Why The Hunt For Thanksgiving’s Favorite Bird Could Get Tougher
Written by: Savannah Peat, Media Relations Specialist, University of GeorgiaUGA study says hunting patterns could influence future turkey harvest The turkey may be the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving dinner table now, but harvesting the iconic holiday bird could...