Tag: food

Upcoming federal food assistance pause intensifies shutdown fight

The USDA pinned a fiery message to its website blaming Democrats for the lapse in SNAP benefits.

Chinese demand boosts Brazilian coffee exports, challenges small producers

With Brazilian coffee exports to China five times higher in five years, small businesses see opportunities but struggle for space…

Mexico’s scientists urge rules on gene editing crops

Mexico is one of few countries in Latin America without regulations on gene editing crops.

Is Big Red in Trouble?Companies are Removing Red Dye From Products.

The ingredient that gives Big Red its bright color, red dye No. 40, is supposed to be removed from food…

Right-Wingers Implode Over How Zohran Mamdani Eats

Right-wingers are angry about how Zohran Mamdani eats rice—with his hand. Wait til they find out some people use wooden…

USDA Canceled Funding to Help Source Produce for Schools

After the Trump administration canceled funding for schools to buy local produce, Missouri farmers hope the relationships continue.

EPA cut $18M Grant That Would Have Drastically Reduced Food Waste.

The Rhode Island project to create local jobs, launch compost hubs, and reduce emissions was years in the making.

Watch: How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply

The FDA’s restraints on chemicals in food ingredients are limited and relatively feeble, especially compared with those in Europe.

Tariffs Won’t Just Hit Your Wallet. They Could Also Increase Food Waste.

From farm to retail, the threat of tariffs is already impacting the food supply chain. The mass deportation of farm…

The UK Bakery That Offers Pay-As-You-Can-Afford Bread

Tom Kirby on why they decided to launch a pay-as-you-can-afford bread scheme.

The UK Restaurant Staffed Solely By People Who’ve Experienced Homelessness

Under the eye of a Michelin-starred chef, Home Kitchen is serving up the finest quality food alongside the chance for…

Food prices skyrocket under Trump | Farmers know why

Trump’s mass deportation frenzy is wreaking havoc on America’s food supply as ICE raids terrorize farmworkers, leaving grocery shelves empty…