Opinion: It’s Time to Stop Underestimating the Scope of Food Fraud
Food fraud affects many more products than consumers know, and not just in high-cost foods such as honey and whiskey.
Here are some common examples of food frauds and fakes you could come into contact with at grocery stores around the world.
Who Can Afford Free Food? The Limits of Freeganism
Dumpster diving may sound like a way to save food and money. But for some, the risks are higher than for others.
Navigating the Buzzwords Behind an ‘Ethical’ Bag of Coffee
Consumers are often asked to make more responsible choices. Yet when it comes to commodity goods like coffee, the complex production chain can turn an uncomplicated habit into a complicated decision.
Digging In: Why Don’t Americans Eat Mutton?
The idea of mutton leaves a bad taste for many US consumers—most of whom have never even tried it.
Farm-to-Table Doesn’t Always Mean Farm-to-Glass
Why restaurants serving local fare may think globally when it comes to their drink menu.
In the Midwest, a growing service brings local food to your doorstep, fortifying community farms in the process.
The Goldilocks Zone Needed to Keep Strawberry Fields Forever
As the effects of climate change become more pronounced, growers and researchers across North America are racing to keep field strawberries alive and well. Will their efforts be enough to keep consumers supplied with strawberries in the future?
Food Systems 101: How Community Colleges Are Helping Students Connect Farm to Fork
Community colleges are increasingly bringing hands-on food production into curricula in new and innovative ways.
