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Foods of the future: Yum?

Food Politics

How can industry cultivate consumer appetite for marine plants?… Read more Business Insider Starbucks launched a pork-flavored coffee in China: The beverage, whose name translates into “Abundant Year Savory Latte,” is pictured with a slice of skewered pork perched on top of a mug. . How do start-ups persuade consumers to eat them?…

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New York City’s food initiatives

Food Politics

Cultivating Urban Agriculture , a planning document It announces a new grant to the Department of Corrections to train prison foodservice workers to prepare plant-based meals These are on top of initiatives to: Promote Healthy Food in New York City.

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20 Sustainable Sips to Cheer For

Food Tank

According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. It also reveals that the production cultivation of barley and hops is responsible for most of the environmental impact of beer.

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Canabis: a roundup

Food Politics

New flavors, formats driving cannabis-infused food and beverage products: The Jones Soda brand has its sights on new products, including a new candy launch, as national efforts mount to reclassify marijuana. Magnolia Bakery has weed edibles now. Farm Bill Primer: Selected Hemp Industry Issues: The 2018 farm bill further directed the U.S.

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What’s Left Out of the Conversation When it Comes to Urban Agriculture

Food Tank

They grow healthy, seasonal food as well as culturally relevant options familiar to the diverse populations they serve such as bissap (a beverage made from hibiscus) and callaloo (a dish made with leafy greens). Many utilize regenerative growing and composting to maintain healthy crop life cycles from seed to harvest and foster healthy soils.

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Table2Farms: Innovating Composting to Combat Climate Change

Food Tank

As Luther tells Food Tank, not only does composting drastically reduce the size of landfills, it also generates nutrient-rich soil that cultivates healthy produce. One of her many responsibilities in this role included running the CalRecycle program, where she oversaw a 20 percent increase in beverage can recycling.

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The Bittersweet Reality: Crisis in the Cocoa Industry

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Together, these practices embody a holistic approach to transforming cocoa cultivation into a more sustainable, productive, and resilient endeavor. At the policy level , governments in producing countries are implementing strategies to improve the sector’s sustainability.