A few months ago, a friend of mine invited me to celebrate her birthday at an upscale restaurant. This particular restaurants was known for one dish in particular:…
Sustainability
“Orphan Crops”: What They Are, Why They Matter, and What’s Being Done
Ever wake up craving some finger millet, or sit down in front of a movie with some nice groundnut? Probably not. Finger millet and groundnut, along with…
Answering the Challenge of “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”
Over the past six months, the world has been focused on a very important conversation: “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.” This is the theme of Expo…
“Bringing Biotechnology to Life” Classroom Resource Launched at World Food Prize Symposium
From left to right: Julie Tesch (Executive Director, American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture), William Craft, Jr. ( U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade…
3 Ways to Fight Food Waste, In and Out of Your Kitchen
When your mom asked you to clean your plate as a kid, she had good reason. John Oliver explained why on his most recent segment of “Last…
Thirsty for Summer Rain
Summer is finally here and many people, including myself, are rejoicing over longer days and warmer temperatures! At all hours of the day, the sun seems to…
The Future of Food: Food Production, Innovation, and Technology
Foreword: Visiting ‘The Future of Food’ on a Global Stage: EXPO Milano 2015 By Kimberly Reed We celebrated the May 1 opening of Expo Milano 2015, and from…
Around Town
Wed., June 3, 2:00-3:00 pm EDT – IFIC Foundation 2015 Food & Health Survey Health Professional Webcast to unveil the findings of the 10th annual Survey, What’s…
New Survey: Americans Not Nearly As Fit As We Think We Are
(Visit the 2015 Food and Health Survey resource page at www.foodinsight.org/2015-FHS) New Survey: Americans Not Nearly As Fit As We Think We Are 10th Food and Health…