Passing food and farming heritage to daughters in India, rural policy Q&A with Traci Bruckner
Good afternoon! The UC Food Observer has been on the road the last week, enjoying food, family, friends and the great outdoors. One of the highlights of the trip was a visit …
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 …
Good morning! The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s packed menu, in no particular order: Water: the big picture. …
Meet moringa, the world’s latest superfood
It seems that every day we learn about another ancient grain, or a new (to us) food that may hold the secrets to health, longevity and sustainability. In this piece …
Amina Harris teaches us how to taste honey
Amina Harris is the director of the Honey and Pollination Center, located at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, on the UC Davis campus. The center was …
Study: Global diabetes rate has risen by nearly half in last 20 years
Sabrina Tavernise (@stavernise) writes for the New York Times. She reports on a new study about the increasing rate of diabetes across the globe. The new study, published in …
UC researcher uses technology to tackle global food security and climate change
UC San Diego professor Jennifer Burney conducts research that addresses how to achieve global food security and mitigate the effects of climate change. Burney is also dedicated to alleviating poverty; …
International research project: diets worldwide may be worsening
A group of international researchers evaluating data from more than 320 self-reported diet surveys completed between 1990 and 2010 has concluded that while people are eating more healthy foods, their …
Using only manure and without any herbicides, a young farmer in India’s poorest state yielded a world record-breaking rice crop, making him a national hero. The method of cultivation he …
Texas Beef Council targets millenials in campaign
Meatless Mondays, health concerns and rising prices have dampened beef consumption. Or not, depending on who is talking. Regardless, demand among a group of consumers regarded as being key to …