Taking Steps to Recycle Packaging Waste
December 20, 2018
I’ve come to the realization that we cannot live without packaging. But I do concern myself with where packaging goes after I have used it. Many of us actively recycle…
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Questions and Answers: Animal Antibiotics, Antimicrobial Resistance and Impact on Food Safety
December 11, 2018
For more than 50 years, veterinarians and producers have administered antibiotics to food animals, primarily poultry, swine, and cattle, mostly to fight or prevent animal diseases. The following Q&A provides…
Revisiting the Food Innovation Summit
November 16, 2018
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, families travel far and wide to be together and share a great meal. As we make our menu lists and prep our kitchens for…
The Case for CRISPR
November 2, 2018
When some people hear the term “selective breeding,” they assume it’s a fairly recent technology. Well, they would be off just a little bit — by about 12,000 years, to…
Kitchen Clean Out
November 1, 2018
Did you know that roughly one third of food produced in the world is lost or wasted? It seems hard to believe, yet I’m sure you’ve been there, staring at…
Fast Take: Going Organic for Cancer Prevention?
October 25, 2018
Many of us opt to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as a part of building a healthy lifestyle. While many of us still do not consume as…
Antimicrobials, FDA and You
October 18, 2018
We all know taking medication as your healthcare professional prescribes is important, including antibiotics (medications used to fight bacterial infections), to help ensure our recovery from sickness. But what if…
Preserving Food Safely is More Science Than Art
August 30, 2018
Food preservation has been part of just about every culture throughout history. Prior to today’s technology, ancient societies froze meat and seafood in icy climates or dried foods in tropical ones. Regardless…
Coconut Milk, Our Tropical Treat
July 5, 2018
For the last installment in our milk series, we thought it would be a good idea to dive into coconut milk. Plus, you might want to get an early start…
Newsbite: California Ag Today Radio Podcast
June 7, 2018
Tamika Sims, PhD recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by California Ag Today, the largest ag-focused radio network covering California agricultural news, to talk more about the IFIC Foundation’s…