Looking to reduce your food waste? Or eat more veggies? If so, maybe it’s time to start a home garden. According to new research from the University of Sheffield, people who grow produce at home tend to consume more fruits and vegetables, and have much lower amounts of food waste compared to households without gardens. […]
Quick Key Facts What Is Composting and Why Does It Matter? Composting is the practice of intentionally breaking down organic substances — like food scraps — and turning it into compost, essentially a nutrient-rich organic matter that is excellent for feeding plants. It also helps reduce methane emissions associated with food waste (more on that […]
Forgot about that container of yogurt in the back of the fridge? A bag of granola lost in the pantry? A glance at the expiration date might tell you that it’s time to toss it, but in fact, “expired” food might still be perfectly safe and enjoyable to eat. Heeding expiration dates often causes us […]
In 2021, AKUA, a kelp-based food company co-founded by CEO Courtney Boyd Myers, released the world’s first Kelp Burger, which comes in a variety of flavors, all non-GMO and made from regenerative ocean-farmed kelp, tomatoes and mushrooms, including the Original, the Chili Sesame Kelp Burger and the Lemon and Herb Kelp Burger.
An analysis of diets and farms led by the Livestock, Environment and People (LEAP) project at Oxford University found that vegan diets have a major reduction in environmental impacts, from land and water use to emissions to pollution. The study, published in the journal Nature Food, analyzed diets of 55,504 people and reviewed 38,000 farms […]
The naturally occurring hormone melatonin, known to help with sleep, has been found to have another unrelated benefit: It can extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables. Melatonin is produced by the brain, and is also present in many plants, including bananas, cherries, tomatoes, rice, wheat and olive oil. When fruits and vegetables are transported […]
Olive harvests are expected to face a second challenging year in a row as heat waves threaten crops across Europe. This year’s heat waves arrived a month earlier than the first heat waves of last year’s hot, dry season, according to Earth.org. The first heat wave arrived in late April, following a warmer- and drier-than-usual […]
Some of the most breathtaking and specialized wine regions in the world are also the most challenging to maintain. Vineyards in these areas are part of what is known as “heroic viticulture,” meaning the grapes are grown in extreme environments, such as altitudes of 1,640 feet or more above sea level, on slopes of 30 […]
Sophie’s BioNutrients, a food tech company, has developed a vegan ice cream made from chlorella protein concentrate, a product made from microalgae. The algae-based ice cream is nutritious, providing B12 and iron as well as other nutrients in each serving. The company collaborated with Danish Technological Institute (DTI) to develop the ice cream, which is […]
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