To market we go, op-eds: art & animal welfare, #foodwaste, oyster wars and CA’s changing landscape
To market we go. Public food markets have been a central part of American life in the past. In recent years they’ve enjoyed a resurgence, fueled by consumer interest in …
Public perception matters in the research enterprise, some surprising history, school lunches
Public perception matters in the research enterprise. Some surprising history. Back to school…and school lunches are in the news. Are scientists who collaborate with industry tainted? Last weekend’s New York …
We bring you some key stories to begin your work day. On the menu, in no particular order: Frozen food gets a makeover. Sales of frozen food have grown less …
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: Breaking news. Monsanto …
The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu: 1. “The Mysterious Charms of Helen’s Kitchen.” William Browning writes about …
The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu: 1. Research: Americans’ eating habits are changing for the better; calorie …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read each work day. Typically, we offer this on Fridays, but with so many important and wonderful …
The UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. Typically, we provide this on Fridays, but we’ll be off …
Essay: GM wheat trial fails … but science wins
About five years ago, a team of scientists at Rothamsted Research (located in England) “began breeding wheat that could be grown using fewer pesticides.” Their ultimate goal? To engineer “the wheat …
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: Could buying smaller …