Are GMOs Bad for the Environment?

On the contrary. In fact, here's a different way to spell the word green: GE – Genetic Engineering. GE technology includes genetically modified organisms, which some critics claim harm the environment. But in reality, GMOs help farmers use pesticides responsibly, conserve water and increase soil health while increasing their crop yield.

Food Technology, Soil and Crop Management

The Case for New Breeding Technologies

With the global population to top 9 billion and climate change reducing crop yields by 25-30% by 2050, how will we keep everyone fed? Technological innovations, such as gene editing and synthetic biology, offer tools to meet the demand — if they are allowed to move forward.

Food Security, Food Technology

Solein: A Space-Age Protein

We’ve heard of animal-based, plant-based and cell-based proteins, but how about air-based proteins? Solar Foods is reversing carbon emissions by pioneering a protein with carbon dioxide and renewable electricity, a feat with potential to address sustainability and world hunger. But how feasible is this protein?

Food Security, Food Technology

How Blockchain is Disrupting the Ag Supply Chain

There is no doubt the ag industry needs a way to accurately and securely track and monitor its entire supply chain, and it needs to be scalable to handle the needs of one of the largest logistical operations in the world - a feat not for the faint of heart. Enter Blockchain.

Food Regulations and Policy, Food Technology

Packing Social Concerns in the Lunchbox

As a scientist and mom of three young kids, back to school to Dr. Evanega means preparing her kids' lunches with their tastes - and global considerations - in mind.

Agricultural Technology, Food Regulations and Policy, Food Technology

What Does the Market Hold for Alternative Proteins?

You may have noticed that popular restaurants now have plant-based protein items and food companies are creating new meat-like products. How have consumer demands changed for these alternative protein sources? And where is the industry going?

Food Technology

GMOs are Confusing: A Recipe for Understanding

Consumers continue to be confused about GMOs. What if we told you that enhancing your banana bread recipe with additional nutrients is similar in concept to adding a gene to a plant?

Food Ingredients, Food Technology

What's in a name? In this case, quite a bit.

Food Production, Food Technology, Future of Food

Feeding the World: One Byte at a Time

Food Production, Food Technology

What's the Difference between GMOs & CRISPR?

Food Production, Food Technology

In the News: European Court Hinders CRISPR Technology

Agricultural Technology, Food Production, Food Technology

How will CRISPR impact our food?

Food Production, Food Regulations and Policy, Food Technology

In the News: Bill Gates gives GMOs a vote of confidence

Food Production, Food Technology

Are Insects the Future of Food?

Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Technology, Health

Let's Byte into Ag

Agricultural Technology, Food Production, Food Technology

Digging Deeper: Pasteurization

Diet, Food Production, Food Technology, Health

CRISPR: An Innovative Technology in Ag

Agricultural Technology, Food Production, Food Technology

A "New" Burger

Food Ingredients, Food Technology, Future of Food

Innovations in Indoor Farming

Agricultural Technology, Food Production, Food Technology

Insects: A New Protein Source

Diet, Food Ingredients, Food Technology, Future of Food, Health

GMO Labeling: What's the Point?

Agricultural Technology, Food Production, Food Regulations and Policy, Food Technology