meat consumption

By Donald Scavia Every year in early summer, scientists at universities, research institutions and federal agencies release forecasts for the formation of “dead zones” and harmful algal blooms in the Gulf of Mexico, the Chesapeake Bay and Lake Erie. This year the outlook is not good. The dead zone that forms annually in the Gulf […]

Experts have declared the Mediterranean diet the best diet in 2019 for heart health, body weight and longevity. But what about the “Western diet,” consisting of high-fat, processed foods, such as pizza, fries and lots of red meat? According to a recent Harvard University-led study, it could mean a significantly reduced sperm count for young, […]

There’s nothing like firing up the grill, playing some lawn games and enjoying the long days of summer with some of your best friends or closest family. But, let’s face it; burning charcoal, sipping out of Solo cups and noshing on disposable plates isn’t the most eco-friendly way to enjoy summer. In fact, here’s a […]

By Jaydee Hanson In the foodie world, 2019 might as well be named The Year of the Impossible Burger. This plant-based burger that “bleeds” can now be found on the menus of Burger King, Fatburger, Cheesecake Factory, Red Robin, White Castle and many other national restaurant chains. Consumers praise the burger’s meat-like texture and the […]

By Ketura Persellin You’ve likely heard that eating meat and poultry isn’t good for your health or the planet. Recent news from Washington may make meat even less palatable: Pork inspections may be taken over by the industry itself, if a Trump administration proposal goes into effect, putting tests for deadly pathogens into the hands […]

The future of meat consumption doesn’t lie with dead animals. That’s the conclusion drawn by a new report from consultancy firm AT Kearney, which predicts that 60 percent of “meat” in 2040 won’t come from slaughtered animals. Instead, it will come from either lab-grown meat or plant-based replacements like Beyond Meat or Impossible Burger. “The […]

By Julia Conley In an apparent effort to boost profits for meat manufacturers despite potential harms to food safety, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is reportedly planning to privatize inspections of beef slaughter plants. Food and Water Watch reported Monday that the USDA is pursuing deregulation of the food inspection system that has been used […]

Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 200,000 pounds of chicken fritters after three schools complained of plastic in the items, CNN reported Monday. The Fully Cooked, Whole Grain Golden Crispy Chicken Chunk Fritters were not sent to retail stores, but were shipped nationwide to institutions including school cafeterias. They were not included in food distributed as […]