According to the U.S. Surgeon General, Americans face a lack of social connection that poses a significant risk to individual health and longevity. “Loneliness and social isolation increase the risk for premature death by 26% and 29%, respectively. More broadly,...
Obesity In Kids Correlates With Cultural Preferences For Processed Foods
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...
And The EFI 2024 Farmworker Of The Year Goes To???
Honoring the unsung heroes of agriculture, EFI names Maria de Sagrario Iglesias the 2024 Farmworker of the Year!Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been named the winner of the inaugural Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year Award, a groundbreaking...
Slowing Alzheimer’s? Diet And Other Lifestyle Changes May Be Key, Study Finds
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...
Cranberries: A Tart And Tasty Antioxidant To Boost Your Immune System
Cranberries are more than just a tart addition to sauces and salads or the jiggly jelly on the Thanksgiving table - they pack a powerful punch of health benefits. From boosting immune function to promoting heart health, cranberries offer a range of advantages making...
Meat Institute Creates Industry Guidance To Fight Child Labor & Identity Fraud
The Meat Institute has created a best practices document to help the meat and poultry industry prevent child labor and identity fraud. “The members of the Meat Institute are universally aligned that meat and poultry production facilities are no place for children,”...
Keep Ag Workers – And Yourself – Safe During Avian Flu Outbreak; AMMA Offers Options And Advice
American Medical Manufacturers Association to Provide PPE and Guidance Given New CDC Health WarningsIn the wake of the recent warnings issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the escalating risk of avian flu transmission among workers...
Reality Check: Harmful Microplastics And Chemicals Are In Our Food And Water Supply
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...
Tyson Foods Meat Processing Plants Released Millions Of Pounds Of Pollutants In Local Waterways, According To New Analysis
Data Show Need for Updated Pollution Rules, Curbing Corporate PowerTyson Foods meat and poultry processing plants released more than 371.1 million pounds of pollutants into local waterways across the country between 2018 and 2022, according to an analysis released by...
Costa Farms Named 2024 Florida Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award Winner
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Costa Farms as the 2024 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally...