A reader, Katya Bloomberg, suggested I take a look at Bored Cow, “animal-free dairy milk” pumpkin spice flavored, no less. Animal-free dairy milk sounds like an oxymoron. What could this be? Mostly, the website says what it does not contain.So what’s in this? The...
A Brief Lesson In Food Economics: Healthy & Budget Friendly Popcorn Snacks
With back-to-school season underway, families are on the lookout for budget-friendly snacks that not only satisfy cravings but also support busy lifestyles. Popcorn jumps out as a fantastic choice, offering an affordable and nutritious option that fits seamlessly into...
Shuman Farms And Idaho Potato Commission Ring In The Start Of College Football Season With Rooted Rivalry: Onions vs. Potatoes Tailgate
Idaho® potatoes and Shuman Farms sweet onions – two of the most versatile veggies in the produce aisle went head-to-head - or should we say root-to-root - at the first ever Rooted Rivalry: Onions vs. Potatoes tailgate held at Georgia Southern’s Paulson Stadium in...
Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak: Uncovering The Crisis, Its Fallout, And The Urgent Need For Food Safety Reform
A reader writes: Can you address the current food crisis outlining the many foods, long time frame, economic impact, and personal effort involved in this event? I did not realize until I read the NPR email news brief this morning that one factory is the source of nine...
What Happened To Red Lobster? Hint: Private Equity
I came across this provocative headline in Medium (to which I subscribe): Red Lobster was killed by private equity, not Endless Shrimp. I knew that Red Lobster had filed for bankruptcy and that its all-you-can-eat shrimp were being blamed for it lack of profitability....
Farming For The Future: Indiana Farm Event Discusses Food Security And National Security
Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-2) spoke this week with farmers, industry stakeholders, and students at an Indiana farm event to discuss the urgent need for greater investment in agricultural research and development to improve global food security and in turn, help ensure...
What States Waste The Most Food? There’s A Surprising #1
Food waste continues to be a significant concern in the United States, presenting both financial and environmental challenges. According to government estimates, between 30% and 40% of the nation's food supply is wasted annually, translating to millions of tons—and...
Sweet Surprise: Manuka Honey Shows Promise As A Natural Weapon Against Breast Cancer, Study Says
Written by: Denise Heady, Science Communications & Media Relations Manager, UCLA Denise covers the clinical cancer program along with basic and clinical translational research for the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. She has spent the last decade...
Perdue Chicken Nuggets And Tenders Recalled Nationwide Due To Metal Fragment Contamination
Perdue Foods LLC, Recalls Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Chicken Breast Nugget and Tender Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter ContaminationPerdue Foods LLC, a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget...
Mars Candy (Snickers, M&Ms) Buys Out Kellogg’s Snack Line; Now Owns Pringles, Cheez-it And NutriGrain
Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food, and Kellanova (NYSE: K), a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, North American plant-based foods and frozen breakfast foods, today announced that they...