Hired farmworkers make up less than 1 percent of all hired labor in the U.S., but they feed us all. This means that an even smaller percentage…
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What Is Grass-Fed Beef, and How Is It Regulated?
As summer ends, many of us can look back on some great barbequed treats enjoyed with family and friends. Among those foods there may have been a…
Consumer Perspectives on Regenerative Agriculture
Download the survey results here Highlights Regenerative agriculture practices aren’t yet familiar to most Americans: Just one in five (19%) of survey takers said they’d heard of…
Bread Science and Black History: The Innovations of Joseph Lee
Bread is the proverbial stuff of life—a staple food in many households throughout ancient and modern history. Today, we encounter bread when we make a sandwich, eat…
New Plant-Based Foods Round-up
The plant-based foods trend is nothing new, but it does seem to be growing as fast as a weed. In particular, plant-based proteins are gaining attention and…
Unwrapping Our Chocolate: Cocoa Processing Insights
Chocolate can be enjoyed in many ways—as a treat, as part of a snack or as a flavoring for beverages— and has been for many years. In…
Food Packaging and the Quality of Your Food
When we go to the grocery store and buy products such canned soups, cookies, juice and other foods and beverages, we interact with different forms of food…
A Closer Look at Meat Safety During COVID-19
Summer may be grilling season, but while we’re in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are looking to buy and cook food and host…
Glyphosate 101: Gaining Food Safety Insights
You may have recently read news about glyphosate, a widely utilized pesticide, and concerns about the safety of it being used and potential consumer exposure. With this…