An ancient grain: Palestinians rediscover freekeh
Everywhere we look, something old is new again. On the West Bank, one of the old new things is a roasted grain called freekeh. (Pronounced “free-kah”). Husks of wheat are …
An ancient grain: Palestinians rediscover freekeh
Everywhere we look, something old is new again. On the West Bank, one of the old new things is a roasted grain called freekeh. (Pronounced “free-kah”). Husks of wheat are …
Report: State of food insecurity in the world 2015
While the number of food insecure people in the world has dropped to 795 million, one in every nine people still goes hungry. And the changing nature of global crises …
A machine that turns grocery waste into liquid fertilizer?
Approximately 40% of food in the United States – about $165 billion each year – is wasted. Much of that food ends up in landfills. In addition to being an …
“Blue zones”: human longevity takes a village…and a bean
A research team that includes a demographer, an evolutionary geneticist, a physician and a National Geographic fellow (and award-winning author) studies longevity around the world. They’ve identified “blue zones”…places where …
Climate change is sparking a revolution in winemaking
Wine is a $30 billion industry worldwide. And a changing climate presents real challenges to producers: some of the world’s best wine-producing regions may become “too warm to grow high-quality …
New chains will challenge fast food restaurant model
Organic food manufacturer Amy’s is planning its next business venture: a “drive thru” restaurant chain that will offer “clean” fast food. That means organic, vegetarian, pesticide-free and GMO-free food. All …
Technology makes “droughtshaming” easier
Social technologies are making it easier for Californians to call out those they deem to be water wasters. Twitter hashtags such as #DroughtShame or #DroughtShaming not only verbally reprimand water …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: a UC Food …
“Every idea and opinion can be a seed for a movement, and momentum can begin as soon as individuals start to share ideas and band together. To move forward together …
Walmart adopts five “freedom principles” for farm animals
Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest food retailer, is making some big asks of its suppliers. The mega-retailer is urging “thousands of U.S. suppliers to curb the use of antibiotics in farm …