Last week I traveled to Tulare, California to attend the 49th Annual World Ag Expo, billed as the “largest annual outdoor agricultural expo in the world.” The venue is enormous, spanning over 2.6 …
New Assistant Editor, Dietary Guidelines, End Food Waste
Happy Wednesday! Today’s Daily Wrap has a lot on the menu. New Assistant Editor: First off, The UC Food Observer is delighted to introduce our new assistant editor, Teresa O’Connor. …
Q&A: Robert Egger, The L.A. Kitchen
“In all the businesses I’ve helped to open (DCCK, Campus Kitchens and now L.A. Kitchen) I’ve pushed to see how you can liberate people from the situation they’re in. I …
The UC Food Observer wants you!
Are you passionate about food and agriculture? Writing? Social Media? The UC Food Observer is seeking an assistant editor. Here’s what we are looking for: Right hand sought for a …
I am a traveler who relies on serendipity and grace. I’m a fundamentally optimistic person and frequently procrastinate in making travel arrangements (odd, since I’m not a procrastinator in general). …
Good morning! Here’s a brief wrap of some important stories as you start your day. A reminder: the UC Food Observer will be skipping the Friday and Monday wrap as …
School cafeterias get a makeover
A few years ago, only 57% of San Francisco public school students who were eligible for free or reduced-price lunches used the program. Changing up the menu didn’t seem to …