Busting Myths About Animal Agriculture
November 4, 2022
Hired farmworkers make up less than 1 percent of all hired labor in the U.S., but they feed us all. This means that an even smaller percentage of hired hands…
Production
What Is Grass-Fed Beef, and How Is It Regulated?
August 9, 2022
As summer ends, many of us can look back on some great barbequed treats enjoyed with family and friends. Among those foods there may have been a juicy burger, a…
Consumer Perspectives on Regenerative Agriculture
February 10, 2022
Download the survey results here Highlights Regenerative agriculture practices aren’t yet familiar to most Americans: Just one in five (19%) of survey takers said they’d heard of regenerative agriculture. Over…
Bread Science and Black History: The Innovations of Joseph Lee
February 1, 2022
Bread is the proverbial stuff of life—a staple food in many households throughout ancient and modern history. Today, we encounter bread when we make a sandwich, eat a salad with…
New Plant-Based Foods Round-up
July 14, 2021
The plant-based foods trend is nothing new, but it does seem to be growing as fast as a weed. In particular, plant-based proteins are gaining attention and consumers are gradually…
Unwrapping Our Chocolate: Cocoa Processing Insights
September 22, 2020
Chocolate can be enjoyed in many ways—as a treat, as part of a snack or as a flavoring for beverages— and has been for many years. In fact, cocoa foods…
Food Packaging and the Quality of Your Food
July 21, 2020
When we go to the grocery store and buy products such canned soups, cookies, juice and other foods and beverages, we interact with different forms of food packaging. For example,…
A Closer Look at Meat Safety During COVID-19
June 29, 2020
Summer may be grilling season, but while we’re in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are looking to buy and cook food and host gatherings in different…
Glyphosate 101: Gaining Food Safety Insights
June 8, 2020
You may have recently read news about glyphosate, a widely utilized pesticide, and concerns about the safety of it being used and potential consumer exposure. With this increased focus on…
The U.S. Food Supply Amid COVID-19
April 23, 2020
Amid the new normal of social distancing, video–call family reunions, and limited trips outside our homes, it seems that people are cooking more than usual. This may be the reason…