Turtle Island Foods is an independently owned company driven by vegetarian values. “Tofurky” is a household name with vegetarians. Their products are guaranteed to be processed without the use of hexane, something which is rare with meat substitutes and veggie burgers. They readily shared their sourcing information with us. They do not purchase soybeans directly… Read more »
Public comments on the FDA’s proposed approval of genetically engineered (GE) salmon close on Friday, April 26. If you have yet to comment on this highly controversial issue, please send in your thoughts to the FDA. GE salmon have been altered to produce growth hormones at all times, allowing the fish to grow faster and… Read more »
Merced Sun Star (CA) By Joshua Emerson Smith When Antonio Vieira Thomas proposed to sell his sweet potato business in 1977 to his nephew Manuel, it was a modest operation in downtown Livingston. Manuel Vieira, now 67, remembers driving a tractor on his uncle’s farm, which had one building and one packing line. “I was… Read more »
Federal Regulations Would Harm Sustainable Farmers and Biodiversity We need your help in another battle to stop the slippery slope toward a sterilized and industrialized food system that threatens biodiversity and the very existence of family-scale farms that grow food in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sustainable way. In response to the E. coli 0157… Read more »
Fresno Bee By Garance Burke Raw, organic almonds form the basis of Karyn Calabrese’s garlicky nut pate, her vegan pie crusts and vanilla ice cream custards. But under a new federal rule requiring that virtually all almonds be pasteurized to prevent foodborne illness, the Chicago restaurateur will have to substitute a new nut, or go… Read more »
Your voice is needed by midnight ET on November 10, 2022 (Please note the deadline extension. While this allows more time for consumer and retailer support, industry will take full advantage of this opportunity. Your comment is more important than ever! ) USDA has published the long-awaited Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) rule. We… Read more »
Genetic engineering lags behind conventional breeding in efforts to create drought-resistant maize. Nature by Natasha Gilbert Credit: Billy Hathorn Old-fashioned breeding techniques seem to be leading genetic modification in a race to develop crops that can withstand drought and poor soils. As the climate warms and rainfall becomes more erratic, farmers worldwide will increasingly need… Read more »
by Jérôme Rigot, PhD Can we be sure that the “organic” in the USDA Certified Organic seal retains its meaning and remains true to its mandate of assuring consumers that food under this label is truly healthy and grown or raised with minimal impact to the environment and respects the health and well-being of the workers… Read more »
by Jérôme Rigot, PhD Can we be sure that the “organic” in the USDA Certified Organic seal retains its meaning and remains true to its mandate of assuring consumers that food under this label is truly healthy and grown or raised with minimal impact to the environment and respects the health and well-being of the workers… Read more »
Detroit Free Press By Joe Rossiter A pilot program designed to offer Detroiters healthier food choices and easier access to fresh fruits and vegetables was announced Tuesday by Gov. Jennifer Granholm outside Peaches & Green, a produce store in Detroit. Operating much like ice cream vendors, trucks bearing fresh fruits and vegetables and sporting logos… Read more »
