NEW YORK SENATE PASSES GROUNDBREAKING BILL REQUIRING VEGAN OPTIONS IN ALL HOSPITALS If signed into law, bill S1471 would require all New York hospitals to provide plant-based meal and snack options to patients. by NICOLE AXWORTHY JUNE 6, 2019 The New York State Senate recently passed a landmark bill that would guarantee hospital patients aContinue reading “New York Senate Passes Groundbreaking Bill Requiring Vegan Options in All Hospitals”
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Vegan KFC Burger Officially Sold Out in Four Days
The new vegan Imposter Burger—which will return on July 2—brought in 500 percent more in sales than any other new menu launch at KFC. by ANNA STAROSTINETSKAYA JUNE 21, 2019 The new vegan Imposter Burger officially sold out in four days since launching at Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurants in the United Kingdom. On JuneContinue reading “Vegan KFC Burger Officially Sold Out in Four Days “
Before the Butcher to launch its plant-based burgers in retail
AUTHOR Cathy Siegner PUBLISHED June 3, 2019 Before the Butcher is introducing three plant-based burgers and meatless breakfast sausages in retail outlets this summer, according to Food Navigator. The company said the products, which debuted in foodservice last year, will be available in the meat departments of three of the country’s largest grocery stores by theContinue reading “Before the Butcher to launch its plant-based burgers in retail”
Vita Coco maker thirsts for aluminum as it enters competitive bottled water space
Vita Coco maker thirsts for aluminum as it enters competitive bottled water space AUTHOR Christopher Doering@cdoering PUBLISHED June 4, 2019 Vita Coco has become well known for its coconut water packaged in a rectangular-shaped cardboard carton. But as consumers increasingly factor sustainability into their buying habits, the beverage maker is turning to the more recycle-friendlyContinue reading “Vita Coco maker thirsts for aluminum as it enters competitive bottled water space”
US customs agents seize rat meat at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials say U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport thwarted a man’s attempt to import several pounds of African rat meat.Customs spokesman Steve Bansbach said Tuesday that the man declared the 32 pounds of meat on June 26 when his flight arrived from the Ivory Coast. TheContinue reading “US customs agents seize rat meat at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport”
Italy’s ‘cannabis light’ creates buzz even if the pot won’t
By ALESSIA MELCHIORRE and COLLEEN BARRY 6.27.2019 ROME (AP) — It’s been called the Italian “green gold rush.” Mild, barely there marijuana dubbed “cannabis light” has put Italy on the international weed map, producing hundreds of stores that sell pot by the pouch and attention from investors banking the legalization of strongerContinue reading “Italy’s ‘cannabis light’ creates buzz even if the pot won’t”
Smart Food takes the Millet Revolution to South Asia
Smart Food takes the Millet Revolution to South AsiaMs. Joanna Kane-Potaka, Assistant Director-General, External Relations, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) “We need to diversify staples with more Smart Food: food that is good for you, the planet and the farmer.” HYDERABAD, INDIA, June 26, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — The virtues of milletsContinue reading “Smart Food takes the Millet Revolution to South Asia”
Animal-Free Chef Threatened On WordPress with ransom demands
AFC COMMENT: A threat is a threat, regardless if it comes to you in the feedback section, comments or spam. Threats are real. They’re placed on your sites to terrorize you to act on their demands. Ransom they call it. Pay us or we’ll do A-Z to you and your sites, your bank accounts andContinue reading “Animal-Free Chef Threatened On WordPress with ransom demands”
People who prefer white wine may spend money differently than red wine drinkers
People who prefer white wine may spend money differently than red wine drinkers Published: May 30, 2019 A survey looked at the personality traits and financial habits of vino fans White wine imbibers tend to be more frugal and extroverted than red wine drinkers, a new survey suggests. ( ByJEANETTE SETTEMBRE You are what youContinue reading “People who prefer white wine may spend money differently than red wine drinkers”
The bus wars are over. Electricity — and China — won.
The bus wars are over and electricity has won — thanks to a big boost from China. In fact, when it comes to electric bus purchases, China is outpacing the United States by an astounding 421,000 to 300 as of the end of 2018. Thanks to China’s massive investment in and support for electric buses,Continue reading “The bus wars are over. Electricity — and China — won.”
Starbucks Sued for Allegedly Exposing Customers and Employees to Deadly Pesticide – update
CHEF’S NOTE: I’m glad I saw this today. I’m in Cleveland and the popular Lounge across the street has that same pest strip under the bar near food and beverage, visible to anyone sitting on the side of the bar. Almost identical to the pictures shown below. The day after I posted this article, IContinue reading “Starbucks Sued for Allegedly Exposing Customers and Employees to Deadly Pesticide – update”
Behold the Beefless ‘Impossible Whopper’
Burger King is introducing a Whopper made with a vegetarian patty from the start-up Impossible Foods. The deal is a big step toward the mainstream for start-ups trying to mimic and replace meat. By Nathaniel Popper Photographs and Video by Matt Edge April 1, 2019 OAKLAND, Calif. — Would you like that Whopper with or without beef?Continue reading “Behold the Beefless ‘Impossible Whopper’”
Employees can’t opt out of FMLA protection
BRIEF DOL: Employees can’t opt out of FMLA protection AUTHOR Katie Clarey@kclarey21 PUBLISHED March 18, 2019 Dive Brief: Neither employers nor employees can decline to designate Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)-qualifying leave as such, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) wrote in an opinion letter (FMLA2019-1-A) published Thursday.When an employer determines an employee needs leaveContinue reading “Employees can’t opt out of FMLA protection “
6 quick tips for hiring applicants with criminal histories
6 quick tips for hiring applicants with criminal histories “Those of you who are really in tune with Title VII and EEOC guidelines, you should already know you should be looking at people with criminal histories,” a panelist said Monday. AUTHOR Katie Clarey@kclarey21 PUBLISHED March 19, 2019 WASHINGTON — An employer is behind if it’sContinue reading “6 quick tips for hiring applicants with criminal histories”
Study links ‘tobacco tactics’ with marketing unhealthy products to kids | Food Dive
BRIEF Study links ‘tobacco tactics’ with marketing unhealthy products to kids AUTHOR Cathy Siegner PUBLISHED March 20, 2019 Dive Brief: A recent study from researchers at the University of California San Francisco found R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris applied their knowledge about the tobacco industry, from marketing to product development, to increase sales of sugaryContinue reading “Study links ‘tobacco tactics’ with marketing unhealthy products to kids | Food Dive”
Good Catch hopes consumers will bite as it launches plant-based tuna at national retailers | Food Dive
BRIEF Good Catch hopes consumers will bite as it launches plant-based tuna at national retailers AUTHOR Cathy Siegner PUBLISHED Feb. 21, 2019 Dive Brief: Plant-based tuna from Good Catch Foods will be available this week at Whole Foods Market and Thrive Market outlets nationwide, the company announced. The two retailers will be the firstContinue reading “Good Catch hopes consumers will bite as it launches plant-based tuna at national retailers | Food Dive”
Gingko Bioworks uses $90M funding round to launch ingredients firm Motif | Food Dive
BRIEF Gingko Bioworks uses $90M funding round to launch ingredients firm Motif AUTHOR Cathy Siegner PUBLISHED Feb. 27, 2019 Dive Brief: Startup Gingko Bioworks announced the launch of its Motif Ingredients company with a $90 million funding round. Investors included Breakthrough Energy Ventures — which has Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Michael Bloomberg and RichardContinue reading “Gingko Bioworks uses $90M funding round to launch ingredients firm Motif | Food Dive”
JUST Egg cracks the substitute category wide open | Food Dive
JUST Egg cracks the substitute category wide open. The mung bean-based vegan breakfast item is taking grocery shelves by storm, reinvigorating the category and aiming at new markets with big manufacturing and distribution partnerships. AUTHOR Megan Poinski@meganpoinski PUBLISHED Feb. 21, 2019 If 100 chickens were laying JUST Egg, it would take them more than 12Continue reading “JUST Egg cracks the substitute category wide open | Food Dive”
Why DuPont is expanding its plant-based protein nugget line | Food Dive
BRIEF Why DuPont is expanding its plant-based protein nugget line AUTHOR Cathy Siegner PUBLISHED March 14, 2019 Dive Brief: DuPont Nutrition & Health has introduced six different plant protein nuggets to its Supro and Trupro product range containing more protein or less sodium. According to Food Business News, the new ingredients are available inContinue reading “Why DuPont is expanding its plant-based protein nugget line | Food Dive”
Why Kellogg’s MorningStar Farms is going 100% plant based | Food Dive
Q&A Why Kellogg’s MorningStar Farms is going 100% plant based AUTHOR Lillianna Byington@lil_byington PUBLISHED March 13, 2019 As the plant-based trend spreads, Kellogg is using its MorningStar Farms business to move forward as a leader in the space. At Natural Products Expo West last week, the legacy veggie protein brand launched a new veganContinue reading “Why Kellogg’s MorningStar Farms is going 100% plant based | Food Dive”
Fast-growing chickens presents texture issue for the industry | Food Dive
BRIEF Fast-growing chickens presents texture issue for the industry AUTHOR Jessi Devenyns PUBLISHED March 20, 2019 Dive Brief: After years of breeding chickens to grow rapidly and produce the maximum amount of breast muscle possible, poultry producers are running into problems. They include woody breasts, similar to chewing leather, and squishy fillets known asContinue reading “Fast-growing chickens presents texture issue for the industry | Food Dive”
Harmful Algal Blooms | Nutrient Pollution
Harmful Algal Blooms Harmful algal blooms are a major environmental problem in all 50 states. Red tides, blue-green algae, and cyanobacteria are examples of harmful algal blooms that can have severe impacts on human health, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy. Algal blooms can be toxic. Keep people and pets away from water that is green, scummyContinue reading “Harmful Algal Blooms | Nutrient Pollution “
Ohio Sells $75k in Successful First Day of Sales
Ohio Sells $75k in Successful First Day of Sales PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 22, 2019, BY MASSROOTS The four medical marijuana dispensaries that were open for business, on the first day of sales in Ohio, collectively sold 8.7 pounds of dried cannabis flower. According to the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program, that total volume generated $75,000Continue reading “Ohio Sells $75k in Successful First Day of Sales”
Eating meat has ‘dire’ consequences for the planet, says report
BLOCKING PROGRESS to a plant-based global diet: Just in the USA: “You have a million people whose lives depend on dairy,” Miller says of those who work on farms or are otherwise employed by the dairy industry.”
Naked Labs raises $14 million for its body scanner mirror
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These entrepreneurs invented a futuristic ‘magic mirror’ to take on the bathroom scale — and investors say its groundbreaking tech could transform the future of fitness Zoë Bernard Aug. 4, 2018, 3:19 PM Naked LabsCalifornia-based startup Naked Labs just unveiled its flagship product: a high-tech mirror and scale that delivers…
Toast Is Okay After All
Now you know the science behind the caramelization process of cooked foods. But it’s also good for you. Read On > The browning of the toast or searing of the veggies or meats, once thought to cause cancer actually helps prevent it via the Maillard Reaction.
Taxing red meat would save many lives, research shows
Taxing red meat would save many lives, research shows The cost of bacon and sausages would double if the harm they cause to people’s health was taken into account Damian Carrington Environment editor Tue 6 Nov 2018 13.00 EST Last modified on Tue 6 Nov 2018 14.00 EST A ‘sin tax’ on meat products such as beef,Continue reading “Taxing red meat would save many lives, research shows”
Tofurky Wants to Save the World, One Thanksgiving Roast at a Time. It’s Now Sold 5 Million
Tofurky Wants to Save the World, One Thanksgiving Roast at a Time. It’s Now Sold 5 Million John Patrick Pullen Fri, Nov 16 6:30 AM EST Ah, Thanksgiving: the annual holiday when Americans gather around the table with the people they’re closest to (genetically, at least) for a feast of traditional food, prayers, stories ofContinue reading “Tofurky Wants to Save the World, One Thanksgiving Roast at a Time. It’s Now Sold 5 Million”
California bill banning sale of animal-tested cosmetics goes to governor
A proposal that passed the California Legislature on Friday would impose the nation’s strictest laws on animal testing for cosmetics. Senate Bill 1249 would make California the first state to outlaw the sale of cosmetics tested on animals. The ban applies to animal testing of a cosmetic or its ingredients conducted after 2019, but wouldContinue reading “California bill banning sale of animal-tested cosmetics goes to governor “
Bayer’s Monsanto faces 8,000 lawsuits on glyphosate
Bayer’s Monsanto faces 8,000 lawsuits on glyphosate FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The number of U.S. lawsuits brought against Bayer’s (BAYGn.DE) newly acquired Monsanto has jumped to about 8,000, as the German drugmaker braces for years of legal wrangling over alleged cancer risks of glyphosate-based weedkillers. Bayer had previously disclosed 5,200 such lawsuits against Monsanto, which itContinue reading “Bayer’s Monsanto faces 8,000 lawsuits on glyphosate “
After the biggest stock market sell-off in history, what’s next for Facebook?
After the biggest stock market sell-off in history, what’s next for Facebook? Social media giant posts big profit, but other numbers show potential long-term problems Pete Evans · CBC News · Posted: Jul 28, 2018 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: July 28 Facebook still earns massive profits, but the company learned a harshContinue reading “After the biggest stock market sell-off in history, what’s next for Facebook? “
Meat and Dairy Surpass Oil Companies as Largest Pollutants
Meat and Dairy Surpass Oil Companies as Largest Pollutants The world’s five biggest meat and dairy producers emit more combined greenhouse gases than ExxonMobil, Shell, or BP, the top three oil production companies, according to a new report by GRAIN and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP). Researchers tracked greenhouse gas emissions forContinue reading “Meat and Dairy Surpass Oil Companies as Largest Pollutants”
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