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The corporate greed behind bird flu

by Wenonah Hauter Three people, nearly 100 million chickens and 126 herds of dairy cattle across 12 states have, so far, been infected by the latest wave of avian flu sweeping the nation. Like it or not, bird flu is back, bringing with it threats of the next global pandemic, supply ...

New dietary guidelines for Americans? Nobody cares

by Bobby Ghosh News that the U.S. government’s next set of dietary guidelines for 2025-30 may include warnings against ultra-processed foods should be greeted with ultra-cautious optimism. The committee that revises the guidelines every five years, appointed by the Department of ...

All food on the table comes from a farm. Right?

I asked ChatGPT, “What is meant by ‘farm to table’?” The artificial intelligence site answered: “ ‘Farm to table’ refers to a food production and consumption model that emphasizes the direct connection between farmers and consumers. ... This movement seeks to promote local ...

How to solve food insecurity: Stop trashing edible food

New York and California recently passed laws to keep edible foods out of landfills — and hopefully into the hands of hungry people. California’s law went into effect in January 2022, with the statewide goal of recovering (i.e., not trashing) 20% of edible food by 2025. Food producers ...

Curl up with a Stray Cat Chimmi for a comforting meal

Most culinary historians agree that the chimichanga, a deep-fried burrito often served in Mexican restaurants, actually originated in Arizona in the first half of the 20th century. The exact details are unclear. However, legend has it that the now-beloved comfort food was the result of a ...