USDA Reports: Americans’ Eating Patterns and more
The USDA has one of the UC Food Observer’s favorite websites. Spend a few hours poking around and you’ll discover treasures galore, ranging from reports covering commodities and obesity to information about legislation/public policy, …
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 …
Fast food chains are demanding ethical products
Tove Danovich (@TKDanovich) is a free-lance writer. Her work has appeared in publications such as NPR Food, Civil Eats and Eater. Work by Danovich we’ve included in the UC Food …
New chains will challenge fast food restaurant model
Organic food manufacturer Amy’s is planning its next business venture: a “drive thru” restaurant chain that will offer “clean” fast food. That means organic, vegetarian, pesticide-free and GMO-free food. All …
McDonald’s hopes to improve performance by simplifying
In a 23-minute video message, McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook announced sweeping changes to the company’s operations. The changes are an attempt to effectively respond to increased competition, declining market share …
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 …
Exploring the connections between fast food and faith
In the central part of Athens, Greece, a McDonald’s offers food options that conform to the dietary rules observed by Orthodox Christians during Lent. Other restaurant chains around the world …