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Global Food
Explores how all countries depend on each other for food and how trade policy and regulations impact food supply, safety, and prices.
Sustainable Agriculture
Explores the balance between feeding a growing global population without compromising the environment, animal or human welfare, and food safety.
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Nutrition
News, views, and tips on the marketing integrity of our food choices as it pertains to diet, health, and food safety.
Latest Posts
Carbon Dioxide – The Dance of Life
Without carbon and carbon dioxide we would have unpleasantly cold temperatures, no plants to eat, and no trees to keep the earth in balance.
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Juice is Not Worth the Squeeze
Children’s excessive consumption of juice has been linked to an increased risk of weight gain, cavities, blood pressure, cholesterol and hyperactivity. So why are we feeding our kids this stuff?
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Is Honey Healthier than Sugar?
Is honey a healthier sweetener than sugar? We wanted to learn more about what is in honey and how this delicious sweetener is made.
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Is Cold-Pressed Juice Healthier than a Smoothie?
Cold-pressed juices are very popular these days. But when you juice fruits and vegetables, you remove almost all of the fiber from your favorite produce and leave behind a lot of sugar.
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Microbiomes at Work
A mini universe of microbes exists within and around each of us. As scientists begin to genetically sequence microbiota, they have discovered ways to enhance human, animal, and plant health.
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How will CRISPR impact our food?
CRISPR-Cas9 will soon surpass GMOs as the most influential gene editing technology for food production.
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The FDA’s Role in Solving a Foodborne Illness Outbreak
The United States has one of the safest food systems in the world— the CDC and FDA are here to make sure of that! We’ve examined the role of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, now we will
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How Does the CDC Detect Foodborne Illnesses, like E. coli in Romaine lettuce?
The U.S. recently experienced a multi-state E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce. Five people died and hundreds became sick from eating the contaminated lettuce. Though the infected romaine is no longer for sale
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What is the Farm Bill — and why should you care?
The Dirt: Yesterday, June 13th, the United States Senate met to discuss the 2018 Farm Bill. This bill affects the lives of all Americans, but many of us don’t even know about it. Furthermore, the Bill is incredibly comprehensive and can be difficult to understand. D2D...
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