Our Food System Is Ripe For Change.
Today’s most perplexing challenges have roots in our industrial food system. The steady rise of chronic conditions, diseases and healthcare costs. Climate change. Food insecurity and waste. You name it.
Consumers want change. They have become more conscious about the consequences of maintaining the status quo. The surging demand for better, more healthy food confirms this shift. Yet, the system cannot support it.
Our focus is on furthering the technologies, people and processes that will transform the local food infrastructure. We believe that when small- to mid-sized sustainable farmers can thrive, the health of individuals, communities and the environment will improve.
Will the New Nutrition Labels Make a Difference?
Efforts to improve nutritional labeling were unveiled last week. This change is being met with applause and concern.
read moreGluten-Free Diet Trend Overshadows Celiac Disease Awareness
Although celiac has a genetic component, this has proven to provide little insight as to why some people get it and some people do not.
read moreQuaker Oats Challenged on “100% Natural” Claim
This challenge to Quaker Oats’ “100% natural” labeling claim will most likely be the first of many as glyphosate residue testing becomes more widespread.
read moreIs Food “Fingerprinting” Technology the Key to a Transparent Future?
Think about all the information a conscious eater might want to make a food purchasing decision. Target is looking into this.
read moreUSDA Proposes New Animal Welfare Standards for Organic Meat
Organic standards focus primarily on what animals are ingesting, not on their welfare. Hopefully that is about to change.
read more“Big Meat” Takes Some Heat Over Antibiotic Use
According to the latest FDA report, sales and distribution of antibiotics for food-producing animals rose 22 percent from 2009 to 2014. This topic underscores food conferences’ agendas.
read moreDon't Be Shy!
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