In the past four years, school meals in Detroit have been transformed. Gone are the chicken nuggets and sugary drinks. Now school cafeterias serve fresh … How One Visionary Changed School Food in DetroitRead more
Food
Unsafe food is ‘growing global threat’, says WHO
The World Health Organization has called eating food contaminated with bugs a “global threat” and estimated that it led to more than half a billion … Unsafe food is ‘growing global threat’, says WHORead more
Artificial Sweeteners May Change Our Gut Bacteria in Dangerous Ways
Many of us, particularly those who prefer to eat our cake and look like we have not done so, have a love-hate relationship with artificial … Artificial Sweeteners May Change Our Gut Bacteria in Dangerous WaysRead more
93% of Food Additives Aren’t Properly Studied
thousands of different food additives are allowed by the FDA, although a 2013 study found that almost 80% of them lack the relevant information needed … 93% of Food Additives Aren’t Properly StudiedRead more
Growing Food Trade, Shrinking Self-Sufficiency
As society reaches the limits of available farmland and accessible irrigation water, many countries have turned to international markets to help meet domestic food demand. … Growing Food Trade, Shrinking Self-SufficiencyRead more
Big food system problems that begging for innovation
Waste: Estimates vary, but between a quarter and a third of food grown around the world goes to waste. This tally includes waste from harvest … Big food system problems that begging for innovationRead more
What is food sovereignty?
Food sovereignty allows communities control over the way food is produced, traded and consumed. It could create a food system that is designed to help … What is food sovereignty?Read more
Children taking too much caffeine from energy drinks
When children aged 10-14 consume energy drinks, one in five consumes too much caffeine. When their caffeine intake from other sources such as cola and … Children taking too much caffeine from energy drinksRead more
Climate Change Could Make Food Taste Worse
Published Monday by scientists from the University of Melbourne, the report looked at how climate change will affect food production in Australia. The scientists found … Climate Change Could Make Food Taste WorseRead more
