Fizzling Controversy: Soda Tax South of the Border

The numbers are in on Mexico’s soda tax. Can the United States follow suit?

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Agriculture

The Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Recipe for Disaster?

The Obama administration’s negotiations with multinational corporations could lead to a bad deal for local food systems.

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American consumers will have to reallocate their budgets to adjust to increased food prices due to climate change.

People

High Food Prices and Obesity in Costa Rica

Costa Ricans spend around 30 percent of their annual income on food and drinks and obesity rates reach 70 percent.

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Hunger

Wholesome Wave Receives US$3.77 Million Grant from USDA to Improve Affordable Food Access

Wholesome Wave announced they received a US$3.77 million, three-year grant to increase affordable access of fruits and vegetables in the United States.

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Hunger

Advocates Urge Dietary Guidelines that are Good for Public Health and the Environment

For the first time ever, sustainability has been included in the 2015 Expert Panel’s Scientific report.

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Interviews

Prescribing Good Food for Better Health

Dr. P.K. Newby is on a mission to encourage health and sustainability through nutrition.

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Agriculture

Farmworkers Get the Recognition they Deserve

Farmworkers take center stage during Farmworker Awareness Week.

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Climate Change

ActionAid Calls for Congress to Reform Biofuels Mandates

ActionAid is asking Congress to reform the biofuels mandates in the Renewable Fuels Standard and stop food-based biofuels consumption mandates.

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Nutrition

The Key to Keeping America’s Kids Nourished, Focused, and Healthy

Feeding America is calling on Congress to strengthen the federal nutrition safety net and invest in child nutrition programs.

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Nutrition

Speaking Up for Limiting and Labeling: Added Sugar in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Will the USDA and HHS implement these recommendations in the 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines to be finalized later this year?

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Nutrition

Why Schools Should Be on the Frontline in Combating Malnutrition

To celebrate International School Meals Day in March, schools from around the world share their school lunch.

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Agriculture

Nuubia Artisan Chocolate Prioritizes Sustainable Sourcing

Artisan gourmet chocolate producer Nuubia San Francisco is committed to sustainability.

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Nutrition

Why is Coca-Cola Deciding What Kids Eat at School?

In a short documentary by AJ+, a recently launched digital-only network from Al Jazeera based in San Francisco, the role of corporations and lobbyists is examin

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Agriculture

French Senate Abolishes Best Before (DLUO) Label

The controversial best-before (DLUO) label for non-perishable food products has been abolished in France by the French Senate.

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Agriculture

USDA Report Offers Insight on the Impact of Local Food Systems

Farmers’ market sales might be down, but local food systems are making a notable impact on increasing access to healthy food for all.

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Agriculture

Twenty Chefs Unite to Save the Oceans, Feed the World

Globally-acclaimed chefs will unite in Spain on March 17, 2015 to announce support for Oceana’s Save the Oceans: Feed the World campaign.

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Agriculture

Change is Coming as McDonald’s Commits to Serving Antibiotic-Free Chicken

McDonald’s commits to serving antibiotic-free chicken within two years.

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Agriculture

Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Results in Huge Cost for the EU

A recent series of studies found exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals contributes to diseases, estimated to cost an average of €157 billion per year.

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