The U.S. Pecan industry met with dozens of Indian nut importers and retailers to drive exports in the world’s fastest-growing consumer market.The American Pecan Council (APC), along with the Georgia and New Mexico State Departments of Agriculture (GDA and NMDA),...
First of all, why grill? From a health standpoint, grilling is a great way to prepare plants without having to add extra fat in preparation. When it comes to flavor, grilling takes the depth and complexity of veggies up a notch; plus, it brings out the natural...
Food systems research from the University of Washington shows pork meat to be protein rich, very affordable, and associated with lower greenhouse gas emissions.Previous ideas about the role pork plays as part of a sustainable healthy diets may be wrong, according to...
Although plenty of Florida’s craft brewers advertise their libations as brewed with state-grown ingredients, a vital ingredient – hops – is not readily available within the Sunshine State. A University of Florida study currently underway, however, may help pave the...
Warmer temperatures signal that spring is here and in full bloom, and if there is one meal that celebrates the flavors of spring it is brunch. What’s not to love about brunch anyway? It combines the best of both breakfast and lunch and invites us to slow down and...
Bigger, more bountiful, better flavor, pest, drought and cold resistant - precision breeding is transforming the fruits and vegetables farmers bring to our tables. Here, we take a look at three distinct programs and their efforts to help farmers feed the world.Florida...
Dr. Marion Nestle is a renowned nutrition professor at NYU and Cornell. She follows-up on food industry funded research to present a clearer picture of the results and their trustability. Do the claims the industry makes actually hold up under review? Keep an eye on...
As professionals encouraging people to enjoy more fruits and vegetables, we all know vegetables can be a bit more of a challenge than fruit. Here are some of my best tips for helping people make vegetables taste so good that they’ll actually want to eat them!How To...
Across the globe, people are increasingly turning to greenhouses and indoor vertical farms to grow commodities. The systems use far less land than conventional farms, thereby drastically reducing some environmental impacts, University of Florida researchers say. They...
Research shows that eating more fruits and vegetables is important not just for physical health, but also for mental health. This extends to feeling great about caring for the earth by understanding the sustainability story of choosing fruits and vegetables first....
