The United States has lifted an eight-year ban on the importation of Hass avocados from Peru, a move which Californian farmers dread as it is expected to decrease the value [ … ]
Eat Your Christmas Cards, Save the Planet
A British printing company has released a new edible Christmas card printed on potato starch paper with vegetable inks. While I doubt the card will be the highlight of your [ … ]
New Research Links Meat Consumption with Cancer Growth
Organic, free-range, or factory farmed—according to a new study conducted by UC San Diego’s School of Medicine, all red meat and milk spurs the growth of cancerous tumors. [social_buttons] Researchers [ … ]
Haggis Could Vanish Due to Climate Change
Yes, haggis—minced sheep organs mixed with onions, oatmeal, and spices, and then boiled inside the sheep’s stomach—could be the latest victim of global warming. A vital ingredient to make the [ … ]
Alton Brown’s “Good Eats” To Receive Sustainable Make-Over
Science-savvy chef Alton Brown has announced that future episodes of his hit Food Network show Good Eats will include discussions about sustainable and local food choices. Brown said he decided [ … ]