Kevin Kenney talks about the Right to Repair movement and how manufacturers are hindering farmers’ ability to work on their own machinery.
Maryland Bans EPS Packaging in Food Service
With the EPA saying EPS packaging “can have serious impacts upon human health, wildlife, and aquatic environment, and the economy,” Maryland decides to ban foam packaging altogether
Mexican State of Oaxaca Becomes First to Ban Selling Junk Food To Children
With a major obesity epidemic on the rise, the Mexican state of Oaxaca is banning the sale of junk food to children in order to change purchasing habits.
ColdHubs Is Bringing Solar-Powered Cold Storage to Farmers in Nigeria
50 percent of produce is lost post-harvest in Nigeria. ColdHubs aims to change this through the company’s solar powered coolers.
An Online Platform is Enabling Farmers to Deliver Straight to Consumers
MilkRun, a Portland, Oregon-based company is supporting small, local farmers by enabling them to sell produce safely and directly to consumers’ homes. Founded by farmer and entrepreneur Julia Niiro, MilkRun is an online platform that lets farmers set their own…
Australia Aims to Save Honeybees from A Deadly Mite
The threat of a deadly mite is motivating Australia to protect its honey bees using new innovative technology.
A South Indian Researcher is on a Quest to Find Forgotten Foods
A local South Indian researcher is highlighting forgotten foods of the region’s past and reintroducing them to the world.
The Rockefeller Foundation is Advocating for Major Changes to the U.S. Food System in response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to challenge the U.S. Food system, “Reset the Table,” a new paper from the Rockefeller Foundation Offers a roadmap for the future.
