International meeting to focus on hunger, malnutrition
More than 800 million people worldwide suffer from chronic hunger. It is a complex and seemingly intractable issue. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Food Policy …
Seattle becomes 1st U.S. city to require residents to separate food waste
Seattle has become the first city in the nation to require residents to separate tossed food from other garbage. The law took effect on January 1st, and is part of …
U.S. farm size may grow at faster pace as farmers age
Information for this piece came via Chuck Abbott of the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN). Background: Agricultural Economic Insights: Perspectives of Two Agricultural Economists is a blog written …
Food Stamp use in rural America challenges stereotypes
Background: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a USDA program that offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families; it was previously called the “food stamp” …
Milk industry launches “Get Real” campaign
The National Dairy Council, Dairy Management Inc. and other industry groups are launching a new social campaign to boost lagging sales, and counter what they say are false health claims …
Dumpster dive? He’ll pay your fine.
The U.S. wastes approximately 40% of its food. Activist Rob Greenfield is trying to change that, by challenging the legal prohibitions against “dumpster diving”, as well as the social stigma. …
California tops for animal welfare
The Humane Society of the United States has given California top honors for animal welfare for the sixth year in a row. “This year, as for all six years that …
Africa’s economy improving: will food situation follow suit?
Africa’s economy is improving. Will its food system follow suit? David Leonhardt writes an interesting piece about an improving economy in parts of Africa, a growing middle class (particularly in …
Imagining a future without Florida oranges
Florida’s citrus industry is in a sharp decline, and it’s causing both economic and cultural angst in the Sunshine State. Orange production has dropped 63% in the last ten years, …
Predicting the future of health
The Los Angeles Times convenes a panel of health experts to talk about the future: one year out, and what may be in store for us in five years. The …