One of the miracles of the digital age is the ease with which people can produce podcasts. There’s an immediacy and informality in many of them that appeal to me. …
John Kerry on climate change and food, pumpkins and #CAdrought and more
Good morning! We’re just catching up on some great reads after spending some time with our good friends at the UC Berkeley Food Institute (BFI). If you’re not familiar with …
The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu, in no particular order: 1. Obesity epidemic: Is overeating more addictive than …
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 each work day. Typically, we offer this on Fridays, but with so many important and wonderful …
Opinion: De-Californify the Nation’s Produce Supply
In the crush of recent articles about California’s drought, a number of op-eds featuring big ideas have appeared. Journalist Tom Philpott (@tomphilpott) – he writes for Mother Jones – has penned …
Is the era of junk-food passing?
“Big Food” has fallen on hard times. Conglomerate Conagra (among its brands are Hunts, Orville Redenbacher, and Chef Boyardee) recently cut its profit projections. Kraft (its brands include Oscar Mayer, …
The World Economic Forum is being held in Davos, Switzerland. A Huff Post Live segment entitled “Food Versus Forest” featuring thought leaders Anna Lappe, Roger Thurow, and Tom Philpott addresses …