Nutrient depletion in agricultural soil is nothing new. There have been numerous studies and concerns about the depletion of nutrient-rich topsoil and the loss of nutrients like carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, but scientists are now warning about the depletion of potassium in soil. In a study published in the journal Nature Food, scientists highlight how […]
Quick Key Facts What Is Vertical Farming? What if you could walk into your grocery store in February to buy fresh tomatoes, strawberries, herbs, and leafy greens — all fresh and locally grown in the middle of winter? With vertical farming on the rise, that might just become a reality. Vertical farming is pretty much […]
King Arthur Baking Company, a Vermont-based flour and baking goods company, has produced a new whole wheat flour using regenerative agriculture. The product, called Regeneratively-Grown Climate Blend, is made up of a variety of wheat crops. According to the company, their Climate Blend offers a more sustainable flour that will perform nearly the same as […]
Making drastic dietary changes to lower your carbon footprint and improve your health may seem like a big undertaking, but a new study identifies a few simple food swaps you can make that can have a big impact. The study, led by the Stanford University School of Medicine (Stanford Medicine), suggests making exchanges like chicken […]
The new hottest crop in Italy? Mangoes. Amid warming temperatures caused by climate change, some farmers in Italy are cutting back on growing traditional crops of the country, instead focusing on producing fruits that are commonly grown in tropical areas. Mango farming in particular has seen a boost, rising from 10 hectares in 2004 to […]
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.
Bees need flowers for food, and flowers need bees to pollinate them, so it is of vital importance that bees emerge from their nests at the same time as plants are flowering each year. A new study led by researchers from the UK’s University of Reading has found that human-induced climate change is causing warmer […]