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In Hawai‘i, Restoring Kava Helps Sustain Native Food Culture

Civil Eats

Last fall, Ava Taesali opened Kava Queen , Oahus only brick-and-mortar kava bar, after three years of building a loyal following for this traditional beverage at farmers markets in Honolulu. There are so many misconceptions about kava, Taesali said, adding that official recognition is key to changing the narrative.

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Bringing Back Local Milk, Ice Cream, and Cheese

Civil Eats

.” The 2018 Farm Bill established the DBII to spur innovation in the dairy industry and address the downward trend in milk consumption nationwide, caused at least in part by the proliferation of other beverages , including plant-based milks.

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Industry Ag News 5/17

Agwired

She brings extensive digital marketing experience to the collective’s robust roster of purpose-driven brands in agriculture and food & beverage, as well as service industries and considered purchases clientele. With the next Farm Bill on the horizon, two sugarbeet farmers recently took to the pages of their homestate papers to praise U.S.

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When Labels Lie

Modern Farmer

“My family and I were trying to come up with some creative logo that featured a duck and a goose because we sell both eggs,” says Chase. The resulting image, a duck and a goose, framed by evergreens, conjures up a small family farm, just like the Tesco brand label. Collage of images from Chase’n Eggs Farm.

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23 Must-Read Books that Will Transform How You Think about Food and the World

Food Tank

Junk Food Politics: How Beverage and Fast Food Industries Are Reshaping Emerging Economies by Eduardo J. Gómez, this has led to a world in which beverage and fast-food industries thrive in low resource countries, causing long-term health problems for low income communities. According to Eduardo J.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

World Rural Forum (WRF) , International WRF is a global network dedicated to advancing family farming and sustainable rural development. Decade of Family Farming, fostering policies and actions to enhance rural livelihoods and protect biodiversity.

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Animal Ag News 3/3

Agwired

DMI) team members will showcase new dairy products and lead an educational session titled What Women Really Want: Cracking the Code for Food and Beverages, offering insights on how dairy can meet the modern health and wellness needs of women. Holden Farms in Obion County, Tenn., Dairy farmers and Dairy Management Inc.

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