Q&A: Dr. Pedro Sanchez discusses Cuba
The UC Food Observer had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Sanchez recently about what normalizing relations with Cuba might mean for the food system in that nation and …
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 …
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 …
U.S. pavilion at World’s Fair seeks to educate about food
The world’s fair – Expo 2015 – is taking place in Milan, Italy. It opened in May and will run through October. The United States is among the 145 countries …
“Blue zones”: human longevity takes a village…and a bean
A research team that includes a demographer, an evolutionary geneticist, a physician and a National Geographic fellow (and award-winning author) studies longevity around the world. They’ve identified “blue zones”…places where …
Report: U.S. should double investment in ag research to assure global food security
A new report issued by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs says that “research and development (R&D) is essential to sparking the innovations and approaches needed for today’s growers and …
Q&A: Pat Crawford, UC Nutrition Policy Institute
“Not changing is risky. The United States – along with Mexico – has the highest obesity rates in the industrialized world. With these extraordinarily high obesity rates, we are on …
U.S. disappointed by EU proposal to allow biotech bans
Leaders from the United States are expressing concern about a European Union (EU) proposal that would allow its 28 member states to “opt out” of imports of GMO food and …
Proposed U.S. dietary guidelines draw praise, ire; a look at Brazil’s
The nation’s Dietary Guidelines are set to be revised this year, and a panel of scientific experts advising the federal government says that Americans should eat “more fruit, vegetables, dairy, …