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Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Reason Real Maple Syrup Is So Expensive - Tasting Table

Maple syrup is labor-intensive to produce, requiring substantial sap from mature trees and meticulous quality control.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Unbelievably terrible': the best (and worst) supermarket vanilla ice-cream, tested and rated

Food-waste-saving ice-cream brand development reveals vast disparity in product quality and processing.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

14 Canned Goods That Are Way Too Overpriced For What They're Worth - Tasting Table

Canned food is typically cheaper than fresh alternatives, not due to a lack of quality but rather because it can be mass-produced and stored for longer.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

This Country Produces The Most Basil Worldwide - Tasting Table

The adaptable, edible plant elevates the simplest of dishes and imparts health benefits galore. Basil is a hearty plant that grows without intensive labor.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 weeks ago

Growing and Grinding Your Own Wheat: A Beginner's Guide

Wheat can be grown in small spaces and scaled up to provide enough grain for a family's yearly flour needs, even in a small backyard.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

Are Fruity Pebbles Cereals Really Different Flavors, Or Just Different Colors? - Tasting Table

The visual appeal of Fruity Pebbles is created with vivid colors that evoke different fruity flavors, but these colors do not correspond to actual tastes.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Farms in England could be taken out of food production to boost nature, says Labour

Some farms in England could be taken entirely out of food production under plans to make more space for nature, as announced by Environment Secretary Steve Reed.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Country That Eats The Most Bread Isn't Italy Or France - Tasting Table

According to Guinness World Records, the average Turkish citizen consumes 440 pounds of bread annually, making Turkey the largest bread consumer in the world.
Food & drink
#climate-change
Agriculture
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Humanity Can Quit Fossil Fuels-but Not Food

The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is in progress, but addressing the food system is critical for meeting climate goals.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Country Produces The Most Strawberries Worldwide - Tasting Table

Despite its leading position in strawberry production, China rarely exports its strawberries due to the fruit's delicate nature, resulting in limited availability in international markets.
SF food
fromBoston Herald
1 month ago

How to make magic with masa, the key ingredient in tortillas and tamales

Masa, made from nixtamalized field corn, is essential for various traditional dishes across the Americas, deeply rooted in cultural identity.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Here's Exactly What's In McDonald's Eggs - Tasting Table

McDonald's reigns as the highest egg consumer in the U.S., buying over two billion eggs annually, with various forms across its breakfast menu.
Madrid food
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Finland's Foodiq raises 10M for international expansion and scale its food manufacturing tech - Silicon Canals

Foodiq secures €10M funding to expand its innovative Multi-Layer Cooker technology for food production.
Funding will accelerate international expansion and enhance food manufacturing efficiency.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago

7 Perennial Crops to Plant in May

Perennial crops provide multiple harvests and ecological benefits despite higher initial costs and longer wait times for production.
London food
fromianVisits
3 months ago

From ancient sourdough to lab-grown meat - the Science Museum to explore the evolution of food

The Science Museum's exhibition will address the evolution of food production and its environmental impact.
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

What Are Hot Dog Casings Made Of? The Most Common Ingredients, Explained - Tasting Table

Hot dog casings come in three types: natural, collagen, and cellulose, with natural casings preferred for their texture.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

April 15: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Conscription for military purposes is vital to the United States now that this country has entered the war. Our success or failure pivots on military support.
NYC music
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

Insects are everywhere in farming and research but insect welfare is just catching up

Insects are increasingly farmed for various industries, raising ethical questions about their treatment and welfare.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

We don't pay enough for our food, says Alan Titchmarsh

"I worry that we don't pay enough for our food and it's a terrible thing to say that when there are people using food banks, which is dreadful..."
UK politics
OMG science
fromFast Company
4 months ago

It's time to hit the reset button on GMOs

GMO 2.0 is set to revolutionize agriculture with innovative technologies aiding sustainability and efficiency, addressing global food demand.
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

The Big Brand Behind Costco's Kirkland Signature Cranberry Juice - Tasting Table

The United States produces more cranberries than any other country, with a single company, Ocean Spray, responsible for 65% of global distribution.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

The Likely Reason Kirkland Signature Chocolate-Covered Almonds Are Getting So Expensive - Tasting Table

Rising prices of chocolate-covered almonds are mainly influenced by almond and cocoa shortages.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Why 'cage-free' eggs are not all they're cracked up to be

Virtue signaling and avian flu are driving egg prices to record highs in the US.
fromModern Farmer
5 months ago

How to Choose the Right Backyard Bird - Modern Farmer

The growing interest in home food production is driven by pandemic experiences and rising grocery prices.
Poultry, particularly chickens, are ideal for beginners due to their manageable care needs.
East Bay food
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Bay Area backyard chicken businesses see surge in popularity amid rising egg prices, shortages

Backyard chicken farming is increasingly popular due to rising egg prices, prompting a significant spike in sales and inquiries.
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Dickson Despommier, Who Championed Farming in Skyscrapers, Dies at 84

Dickson Despommier popularized vertical farming, transforming cities' food production through innovative high-rise agriculture.
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