sustainability

A Week of Food Politics Debates

Pink slime returns (sort of) & USDA announces grant

Apr 20, 2012 10:01 am

This week “pink slime” talks resurfaced in the form of tuna, two articles in The New York Times sparked food debates, and the USDA announced new grants for farm-to-school programs.

Wild Meat

Can Good Design Make Eating Bugs More Palatable?

Ento and the art of eating insects

Apr 13, 2012 2:31 pm

Insects are high in protein, low in fat, a great source of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids and good for the environment? But how to convince people to eat them? One London design firm has an idea...

Big Ideas

Joining Bloggers To Take On Hunger

A virtual meet up tackles food's political side

Apr 11, 2012 10:58 am

Read Our Profile: Wholesome Wave: Michel Nischan's 2nd Act

Our friends at Food Network are busy again connecting us with our blogger colleagues for yet another cyber get together. But...

Sweet Tooth

Jeni's And The Politics of Ice Cream

One company's contribution to tasty sustainability

Mar 7, 2012 5:01 pm

Politics may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of ice cream, but even this classic dessert is getting a sustainability upgrade from manufacturers like Ben & Jerry's, Blue Marble and Batch. Whether participating in Fair Trade or supporting local dairy farmers, the ice cream industry may prove to become a major player in the sustainable food movement. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is among those at the forefront.

Big Ideas

14 Never-Ending Food Debates

Can't we all just get along? Apparently not.

Mar 2, 2012 10:01 am

Whatever your food cause, there's guaranteed to be some debate around it. Some we've already addressed, but for the rest we'll need your help. Here are 14 food issues currently making their rounds of polite dinner conversation, heated arguments, desperate Google searches and changemakers' desks. Pick your favorites: where do you stand?

Better Bar Food

A Beef Jerky to Change the Food System

An artisanal bar snack brand has big ambitions

Feb 14, 2012 11:46 am

Attempt to make DIY jerky and you may just wake up in a blindingly dense haze that makes your eyes water. At least that’s what happened to SlantShack’s COO David Koretz and his roommate when they forgot about the ultra-spicy jerky dehydrating overnight in their oven. Since then, Koretz has ceased burning meat in his oven and has joined the jerky business professionally, with a twist — SlantShack's jerky has ambitions to help change the food system.

Hot Apps

Four Apps for Safer, Sustainable Eating

Four downloads to help you eat and shop better

Feb 10, 2012 9:31 am

Without large signs advertising “100% grass-fed beef” and “USDA Organic,” buying food that’s safe and sustainable is often easier said than done. But with these four apps geared towards better-informed eating, things get a little bit easier.

Big Ideas

TEDx Talks Take On Food Policy

Saturday's conference addressed food system ills

Jan 23, 2012 3:01 pm

This past Saturday hundreds of food-focused individuals filed into Manhattan's Times Building to hear five hours of TEDx speeches made by leaders in food policy. TEDx (an independently organized offshoot of the TED Talks) is an all-day conference where speakers are invited to make 10-minute speeches relating to the day’s theme. Saturday’s conference, organized by the Glynwood Institute, had the ambitious theme of “Changing the Way We Eat!”