Truth be told, the average food consumer rarely gives a hoot about plant-based meat environmental impact. If the dish is tasty and easy on the pocket, diners are often game. Nonetheless, advocates of eco-friendly diets are warming up to sustainable protein options. Startups like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are popularizing the movement for plant-based…
Many people will become picky about where they buy groceries when they realize the many benefits of eating local food. Are you craving meatball spaghetti, complete with homemade tomato sauce? You’re better off buying fresh tomatoes from a local farmer than from a store sourcing the item from 3000 miles away. You don’t need to…
The farm-to-table movement is a paradigm shift towards food transparency. This shift is becoming particularly prominent in major restaurant supply chains. Imagine yourself dining out and finding a declaration of where the major ingredients for the dish came from. It may seem far-fetched to see who grew your kale, or where the chicken on the…
Experts and stakeholders in the global food system are trying to predict the future of lab-grown meat. However, what becomes of this new sustainable protein source depends on its adoption. Now, imagine yourself being offered two burger options at a fast-food restaurant. One burger is made with a frozen patty, and the other is made…
The recent surge in interest in regenerative farming follows the rise of climate-related disasters worldwide. Imagine the upper crust and atmosphere of the planet Earth having their vitality replenished through farming. Unfortunately, conventional agricultural activities may make that a pipe dream. Several studies suggest that traditional agriculture is one of the major causes of climate…
