Q&A (part 2): Dr. Kenneth Quinn, diplomat and president, World Food Prize
“I explained how, in 1959, at the height of the Cold War and, arguably the most dangerous moment in human history, Nikita Khrushchev visited Iowa. A discussion he had with …
Q&A (part 2): Dr. Kenneth Quinn, diplomat and president, World Food Prize
“I explained how, in 1959, at the height of the Cold War and, arguably the most dangerous moment in human history, Nikita Khrushchev visited Iowa. A discussion he had with …
Almond prices are dropping; a surprising thing about the food movement
Hello, Wednesday! On the menu: The surprising thing about the food movement. A really interesting piece by Tamar Haspel appears in the Washington Post. Haspel unpacks a study done by William Hallman, …
Grocery chains leave food deserts barren, a call to improve soil health and more
Happy Monday! On today’s menu, in no particular order: AP Analysis: Grocery chains leave food deserts barren. In 2011, a group of major grocery retailers promised to help address the …
The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu, in no particular order: 1. ‘Just Label It’: GMO labeling proponents will …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you end your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: 1. Which costs …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read each work day. Typically, we offer this on Fridays, but with so many important and wonderful …
GMO labeling confusing to consumers
Background: The topic of labeling food products containing genetically modified ingredients (GMOs) has become increasingly heated. 2014 saw hotly contested (and expensive) labeling initiatives at the local and state levels, …
Prominent chefs deliver message to Congress
A group of prominent chefs delivered a petition on December 2nd to Congress, asking for legislation to mandate labeling of GMO foods. Led by chef and TV personality Tom Colicchio, …