A letter to the future…and a look to the past
Good morning. Some good reads, in no particular order. The people behind our food. One of the best books we have ever read is Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation. The …
Adverse weather pushes food prices up. The meaning of organic. 2016 food trends.
It’s a wrap! Here are some of our top picks. Have a great weekend! Wage equity: fast food strike; Senate Dems boycott cafeterias. Fast-food and other low wage workers …
#foodwaste, Bittman and Betty (Crocker), E.coli outbreak and more
Happy Monday! A few pieces for you to read, in no particular order. #foodwaste: reducing it and dealing with it. No one likes wasting food. So why do we do it? …
Can fast food be good for you? Is bacon bad for you? Rural poverty. And more.
Good morning! We have a few tasty tidbits to whet your appetite for what promises to be a great day…! Can fast food be good for you? Michael Specter …
John Kerry on climate change and food, pumpkins and #CAdrought and more
Good morning! We’re just catching up on some great reads after spending some time with our good friends at the UC Berkeley Food Institute (BFI). If you’re not familiar with …
Sustainability goal nixed, school lunches, disparities, innovations, dorm food, watercolors and more
New dietary guidelines won’t include sustainability goal. Background: The nation’s Dietary Guidelines are set to be revised this year. A panel of scientific experts (the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee – DGAC) advising the …
To market we go, op-eds: art & animal welfare, #foodwaste, oyster wars and CA’s changing landscape
To market we go. Public food markets have been a central part of American life in the past. In recent years they’ve enjoyed a resurgence, fueled by consumer interest in …
Public perception matters in the research enterprise, some surprising history, school lunches
Public perception matters in the research enterprise. Some surprising history. Back to school…and school lunches are in the news. Are scientists who collaborate with industry tainted? Last weekend’s New York …
We bring you some key stories to begin your work day. On the menu, in no particular order: Frozen food gets a makeover. Sales of frozen food have grown less …
Good morning! The UC Food Observer lines up some top stories as you begin your work day. On the menu, in no particular order: Climate “dystopia.” We’re starting to …