Urban farming taking root in the wide open spaces of Wyoming
Wyoming is known for its wide open spaces. Beef and a few other crops are produced here, but the state imports much of its food. That’s changing, as urban farming …
Consumer demand is changing iconic products
Consumer insistence for healthier, more natural ingredients and transparency in the food system is prompting an increasing number of corporations to “overhaul” even iconic products. A large and vocal consumer …
Fast food workers organizing national labor action
The fight for a $15 hourly wage by fast food workers is turning into a broader movement. A national one-day labor action by fast food workers – Fight for 15 …
Grocery stores are evolving. Why? They’ve lost your business and they want it back. Traditional grocers are losing market share to competitors (including farmers markets, dollar stores, and smaller retail …
Arkansas lawmaker urges ban on California wine over egg law
An Arkansas lawmaker, Dan Douglas (R), says that his state should ban the sale of California wine because of Proposition 2, an animal welfare law. California’s Proposition 2 requires egg-laying …
Heinz and Kraft: The men behind the companies
A big story in the news cycle was the recent announcement that Heinz and Kraft will merge, creating a company with upwards of $28B in revenue. But before there were …
Cassava in beer? Yes, that’s happening, thanks to an innovative new production chain facilitated between a subsidiary of Heineken, and a Nigerian cassava processor. Nigeria is the world’s top producer …
Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia goes from garb into grub
Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia has introduced a new line…and it’s not clothing. Rather, the company – which is dedicated to sustainability – has launched a food line called Patagonia Provisions. …
Al Gore: Mother Nature is the most powerful advocate for solving the climate crisis
Former Vice President Al Gore has been a pivotal figure in drawing attention to the dangers of global warming. His efforts earned him – along with the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel …
A craft beer tax battle is brewing in Congress
Craft beer is becoming a big business around the country. It’s also made its way into Congress, where there is a Small Brewers Caucus in the House (it has 142 …