Salt, fat and sugar in Saudi Arabia
Recently, Pulitzer prize-winning author Michael Moss visited Saudi Arabia. He was not there to report on the arms race or war. Rather, he was there to attend a medical summit. …
Federal meat research center: poor oversight, but no abuse
A committee appointed by the USDA to investigate the federal Meat Research Center in Nebraska after allegations of animal welfare surfaced has issued its report. The committee’s report faulted the …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: California’s bullet train; Freight …
Added sugars in processed foods: have we reached a tipping point?
With General Mills’ recent announcement that it was cutting the amount of added sugar in its Yoplait Original yogurt by more than 25%, one has to wonder if America is …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: Animal protection legislation is …
New bill would require animal protections
In response to a New York Times article by journalist Michael Moss (@MichaelMoss) detailing the neglect of animals at a federal research facility in Nebraska, lawmakers have introduced new legislation. …
Animal welfare concerns at federal research center; USDA responds
UPDATED: The USDA has responded to a New York Times article detailing animal welfare issues at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Nebraska. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: animal welfare; a student …