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Eliza Barclay

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How To Grow The Tastiest Tomato? One Secret's In The Soil

Friday, June 01, 2012

Scientists still don't know exactly what growing conditions are responsible for the most flavorful tomatoes. But they have a few ideas that are worth keeping in mind as you try to coax sweetness and tartness from your garden seedlings.

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Sodexo Has A Beef With Food Certification Programs

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Advocacy groups disagree about how to produce food sustainably and how to market it to consumers. Look no further than the more than 365 food certification programs out there, says one food company director.

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Bloggers Replace Mom's Recipe Box As Source Of Food Knowledge

Friday, March 02, 2012

A new study says social media having an increasingly bigger influence over our food habits: Half of consumers use social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, to learn about food. Almost as many seek out recipes on blogs and websites.

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Raw Milk Movement Takes Hits From Courts, Health Officials

Thursday, February 23, 2012

This week, a court backed the federal government's move to block the sale of raw milk across state lines. That followed a report from federal health officials, which found that the majority of dairy-related illness comes from raw milk. But raw milk advocates say sale of the product should still be legal nationwide.

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In Indianapolis, Super Bowl Leftovers Are All Gone (To The Hungry)

Monday, February 06, 2012

The NFL has made reducing food waste one of its environmental priorities for the Super Bowl. This year, a food rescue group in Indianapolis has recovered more than 20,000 pounds of Super Bowl leftovers for needy groups in town.

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Can We Expect An Organic Milk Shortage In 2012?

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

There's not enough organic milk, especially in states like Florida and Georgia. Inputs — like organic grain and hay for animals — are now dramatically more expensive for farmers. That means organic dairy cows are getting less food and producing less milk.

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How The Army Made A Sandwich That Stays Fresh For Two Years

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Army food scientists have figured out how to control pH, moisture, and oxygen inside the packaging of a pocket sandwich so that it can last for up to two years.

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Don't Toss That Turkey: Unilever Says Restaurants Need To Cut Waste

Monday, November 28, 2011

Up to now, food waste hasn't been a big priority for Unilever, though it's one of the central flaws in the global food system. Now, the company is realizing that it's a big concern among diners.

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A Premiere Chef Explores The Jiggly Joys Of Gelatin

Friday, October 21, 2011

Gelatins turn liquids into solids, and can make cream-based dishes into a lighter, more flavorful affair by eliminating the need for heavy, flavor-distorting fats, says Spanish-born restaurateur and top chef Jose Andres.

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Dining Al Fresco And, Oh Yeah, Protesting Wall Street

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

The Occupy Wall Street protesters stay well fed with the help of donations and Dumpster diving. One volunteer says food is served in Zuccotti Park nearly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Food Industry Pitted Against Public Health At U.N. Summit

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

At the first United Nations General Assembly session on chronic diseases this week, public health advocates questioned whether food companies should be treated as partners when making policy on chronic disease.

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