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California Ag News: Coffee, Nut Theft, Labor

Long weekends are for sipping coffee and catching up on reading. I’ve selected three #mustreads for you to begin your busy week. This wrap’s focus? The Golden State. Coffee production finds a …

Food Waste is a Dumb Problem

Let’s look at food waste. It’s a big problem. Food Waste is Dumb Says Climate Lab Video Series – Week Four I continue to love and learn from the Climate Lab …

Daily Wrap: Tuesday 9/1/15

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 …

Daily Wrap: 8/4/15

The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu, in no particular order: 1. ‘Good food’ vs. ‘big food’: Food and …

Egg farms hit hard as avian influenza spreads

Deadly avian influenza viruses have affected more than 33 million turkeys, chickens and ducks in more than a dozen states since December….an enormous percentage of the nation’s commercial poultry stock. …

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, …