Ever buy a box of cereal, a bag of apples or a gallon of milk and think, “I wonder how the production of this product has impacted…
Sustainability
Climate Change and Resilient Crops
Shifts in weather patterns and harsh weather conditions are phenomena that humankind has been witnessing for many years. These occurrences can impact our day-to-day lives in many…
World Food Day 2020: All Heroes Don’t Wear Capes
It is harvest season in various parts of the world for many different crops. In honor of World Food Day, we are spotlighting the people who work…
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…
The U.S. Food Supply Amid COVID-19
Amid the new normal of social distancing, video–call family reunions, and limited trips outside our homes, it seems that people are cooking more than usual. This may be the reason flour…
Consumer Survey: Climate Change and Food Production
Download the full report. When many of us hear the term climate change, we think about changes in the weather and how human activity impacts our environment….
The Dirty Dozen: Remembering Our Safety Seven
While many of us are currently trying to plan our grocery store trips carefully and still adhere to our budgets, nutritional goals, and taste buds, hearing about…
What You May Not Know About Sustainable Packaging
When we unwrap a birthday present, open a box of cereal, crack the pop top of a can of soda, or unravel a fresh cut of meat,…
Plant-based Meat Alternatives: Are They Healthy?
By now, it seems like everyone has heard of plant-based meat alternatives. Burgers, sausages, and other forms of food that are made to look, feel and taste…
