Mandatory Federal GMO Labeling Is On Its Way
It’s clear that a federal decision is in the works, even if a current Senate bill doesn’t pass. Continue reading Mandatory Federal GMO Labeling Is On Its Way
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Farmers Have an Alarmingly High Suicide Rate, and We’ve Known for Decades
Two recent reports add more evidence to the unique mental health stresses that farmers face. Continue reading Farmers Have an Alarmingly High Suicide Rate, and We’ve Known for Decades
Tanzania’s Next Epidemic? Obesity
Anti-malaria efforts have help curb the threat, but non-communicable diseases are on the rise. Continue reading Tanzania’s Next Epidemic? Obesity
Ancera raises $8.9 million for tech to prevent food poisoning, and recalls
A startup based in Branford, Connecticut, Ancera Inc. has raised $8.9 million in Series A funding for technology that helps food producers detect contaminants faster than other methods will allow.
The company’s mission is to prevent food waste, recalls or worse, the spread of food-borne illnesses, said Ancera CEO and founder Arjun Ganesan.
Investors in the deal included: Glass Capital… Read More Continue reading Ancera raises $8.9 million for tech to prevent food poisoning, and recalls
FEMA Contractor Predicts ‘Social Unrest’ Caused by 395% Food Price Spikes
A FEMA contract predicts “social unrest” caused by a global food crisis. Continue reading FEMA Contractor Predicts ‘Social Unrest’ Caused by 395% Food Price Spikes
Reverse Engineering the McDonald’s French Fry
McDonald’s is serious about their fries. When they were forced by shifting public opinion (drunkenly swaggering around as it always does) to switch from their beef tallow and cottonseed oil mixture to a vegetable oil mixture; they spent millions to find a solution that retained the taste. How they make the fries is not the worlds most closely guarded secret, but they do have a unique flavor, texture, and appearance which is a product of lots of large scale industrial processes. [J. Kenji López-Alt] decided to reverse engineer the process.
His first problem was of procurement. He could easily buy …read more
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Butter Coffee: Nutritional Panacea Or Just Another Food Science Fad?
Butter coffee is touted as “rocket fuel” that will launch you into your day, but it could just be a hot cup of pure fat Continue reading Butter Coffee: Nutritional Panacea Or Just Another Food Science Fad?
Self-Driving Cars Are Coming, but Self-Driving Tractors Are Already Here
Agriculture is using AI and the Internet of Things to plant crops better. Continue reading Self-Driving Cars Are Coming, but Self-Driving Tractors Are Already Here
Vapers Are Using Flavored E-Cigs to Stop Eating Candy
Some even say it’s helped them lose weight. Continue reading Vapers Are Using Flavored E-Cigs to Stop Eating Candy
Taking This Photo Would Be Illegal in Utah
Ag gag laws make it illegal to go undercover in factory farms, like the Humane Society did at this egg farm in Maine. Continue reading Taking This Photo Would Be Illegal in Utah