NPR: Cod makes a comeback in North Sea fishery
The British love cod. But as recently as a decade ago, over-consumption had driven fish populations “to the brink of collapse.” The tide has turned…and the cod have come back. …
FDA wants to pull back the curtain on antibiotics
Even as more companies announce that they will reduce the use of antibiotics in meat production, the argument about the use of antibiotics in animals continues. One issue is that …
Land-grant institutions move to support urban farmers
Food production in urban areas – urban agriculture – is increasing, in both the United States and around the globe. More of us live in cities, and more of us …
Puerto Rico wants to grow specialty coffee
More than a century ago, Puerto Rico produced some of the world’s best coffee. But in recent decades, coffee production has declined. This U.S. territory features small farms, and labor …
Sheep ranchers count on American Muslims to keep lamb on the menu
Lamb consumption has been dropping for decades; the average American eats roughly only a half pound of lamb each year, compared to consuming (on average) about 90 pounds of chicken. …
World War II GIs helped bring a taste for oregano to U.S.
This week marks the 70th anniversary of World War II’s VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), when Germany surrendered to Allied forces, marking the end of the war in the …
Is “big food” marketing less junk food to kids on TV?
Advertising works. Research has “documented that marketing practices that push items like sugary cereals, salted snacks and fast food put children’s long-term health at risk, by promoting unhealthy eating habits.” …
Why some aren’t taking Chipotle’s GMO announcement seriously
Making big headlines this week was Chipotle’s renouncement of “ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.” Chipotle indicated that GMOs don’t “align” with the company’s notion of “food with …
Tyson to stop giving chickens antibiotics used by humans
A harbinger of things to come? Tyson Foods – the nation’s largest poultry producer – announced it will stop “feeding its chickens any antibiotics that are used in human medicine.” …
A number of nations are diving into culinary diplomacy, promoting their food on the international stage. The result? Increased recognition and a growth in “gastronomic tourism.” Peru is one of …