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What we can learn from the first genetically engineered food

Retro Report revisits the Flavr Savr, the first genetically engineered food to hit American grocery stores.




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Food corporations donate $17.2 million to fight GMO labeling in Washington state

The fight to "follow the money" heats up in as Washington prepares to vote on GMO labeling.




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No surprise here: junk food lobby wants federal ban on GMO labels

Major food conglomerates want to stamp out state-by-state efforts to label foods containing genetically modified ingredients with federal legislation.




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Want to avoid GMOs? Don’t buy “natural” foods

Consumer Reports finds that most products advertised as “natural” contain genetically modified ingredients.




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11 GM foods commonly found in grocery stores

The new labeling law isn’t enough; if you’re looking to avoid GMOs in your diet, start here.




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'Modified' asks why Canada and U.S. refuse to label genetically modified foods

But more than that, the film is a love story about cooking and gardening -- and the importance of regaining control over where our food comes from.




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The problem with eco-labels on food

And why 'ethical' grocery shopping isn't going to save the world.




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Keep on Trucking: How the Food Truck Concept is Spreading To Other Uses

It's hard to tell if this is a good thing or not, but mixing new tech with old trucks is changing business.




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5 ways to improve global food security

The US produces more than enough food to feed the world, but hunger is still a major issue around the world. A new study proposes some ways to change that.




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This HORSE converts food waste into fertilizer and energy

In this case, the HORSE is a 'living' machine, not an animal, and has the potential to reinvent the food cycle.




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Anthony Bourdain's new film explores problem of food waste

The problem may seem immense, but there are many good solutions.




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This food cart looks good enough to eat

Most hot dog carts are ugly and utilitarian. This one's not.




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A new food memoir explores the great cuisines of France, Italy, and China

While traveling, journalist Jan Wong opted for host families, not cooking school, when it came to learning about local food.




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Flip Side of Local - New Hampshire Sees Opportunity In Food Self-Sufficiency

University of New Hampshire researchers have analyzed the economic impact of their State's locally-produced food system. The good news: farm market sales - known as 'direct marketing' of food -




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Solar 'smart' greenhouses produce both clean electricity & food crops

A new breed of solar panel can do double duty on greenhouse roofs by not only generating renewable electricity, but also by using a light-altering dye to help optimize photosynthesis in the plants beneath them.




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15-year-old invents smart microwave that heats foods to their perfect temperature

The teen has been building the DIY microwave, hoping to solve many cooking problems with one device.




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The fight against food waste requires a new mindset

Toni Desrosiers, founder of Abeego beeswax wraps, wants people to start thinking about the natural life cycle of food.




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Horsemeat scandal in UK and Europe continues to threaten confidence in food chain

The horsemeat scandal in the UK and Europe could make more people turn to vegetarianism.




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Startup to grow fresh 'super-local' food out of recycled shipping containers in Paris

Founded by two sons of farmers, this company wants to grow farm-fresh food -- out of shipping containers.




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Finnish supermarkets use 'happy hour' to fight food waste

After 9 p.m., shoppers snatch up heavily discounted foods that are close to expiry.




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There's no fuming about this food truck – it's electric.

On the whole, I'd rather be in Philadelphia, eating Philly Greens.




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Quinoa, Commodities, and the Gentrification of the Food System

Demand for quinoa in developed countries means agrarian people in Bolivia and Peru can't afford the one-time staple crop. Is that entirely bad news? The answer is complicated.




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10 barbecue foods dangerous for pets

From ribs and onions to chips and corn, these barbecue-friendly foods can be unfriendly to dogs and cats.




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Mobile Fruit Stands Fight Unemployment and Food Deserts in Chicago

Innovative model brings fresh produce and jobs to areas and people in Chicago that need it most




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Finless Foods is bringing lab-grown fish to your dinner plate

This young startup uses cellular agriculture to grow fish out of water -- delicious, nutritious, and cruelty-free.




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Top 4 supermarket chains for sustainable seafood

Greenpeace's annual survey of national retailers' progress on sustainable seafood reveals the leaders and the losers.




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Seafood processing water is a surprising source of nutrients

Instead of tossing it, fisheries should capture the protein and fat left in water and use it to feed humans and animals a second time around.




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Plane Food Café Delivers the Joys of Flying Without The CO2

George Monbiot told us that flying is dying; London artist Richard DeDomenici tells us that a return transatlantic flight is equivalent in CO2 and pollution output to driving a car 30 miles a day for a year. So the artist/humorist has




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Seafood company charged for mislabeling blue crab meat

Capt. Neill's Seafood Inc. said its blue crab meat was American-grown, but it was imported from South America and Asia.




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How Impossible and Beyond Burgers are weathering a tide of food snobbery

Once these plant-based meats showed up in fast food chains, they ceased to be cool.




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How to fight food waste, in a single phrase

Memorize this and you'll be set in the kitchen.




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Amazon has been shipping expired food to customers

Beef jerky, coffee creamer, and baby formula have all shown up well past their expiry date, threatening consumer healthy and angering brands.




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10 ways to waste less food at Thanksgiving

Plan your big meal carefully to minimize what gets thrown away.




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Infographic shows why San Francisco is a food lover's dream

San Francisco is admirably progressive when it comes to reducing food waste and keeping food local and seasonal.




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Hospital food could be so much better than it is

Food is a powerful healer, which is why hospitals should reconsider how they feed patients.




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Are these the tiniest microfarms of all? NYC artist grows food inside furniture

From chard on a chair to tat soi in a suitcase, artist Jenna Spevack is cultivating a tasty variety of organic microgreens in her furniture farms -- and visitors to her upcoming gallery show will be able to reap the harvest.




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Did You Eat Today? Thank a Food Worker

The most under-reported  and neglected aspect of the good food movement is the 20 million workers who toil every day harvesting fields, killing and cutting up animals, packing boxes, driving trucks, cooking meals, serving tables, and cleaning up the mess.




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This year's Super Bowl won a fight against food waste

Thirty thousand pounds of leftover food were redistributed to hungry Floridians in the days following the game.




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A new generation of Indian farmers rejects industrial food production

Supported by the Amrita Bhoomi Agroecology Centre, young farmers are experimenting with natural farming methods, while saving money and lives in the process.




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Indian students mail 20,000 empty food wrappers to manufacturers

A dramatic act of protest reminds companies to take responsibility for the wasteful packaging they produce.




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Plant-derived food additive touted as replacement for overuse of antibiotics

Is this carrot-based animal feed additive something worth crowing about?




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Why I remain skeptical about McDonald's food changes

Everyone is jumping up and down for joy at the fact that McDonald's is now serving antibiotic-free chicken. Please, let's not ignore everything else that's so wrong with the company.




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Organic food won't reduce your carbon footprint, study says

It's a disappointing conclusion, but surely there are other reasons why Earth-friendly food production is a good idea.




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White Castle becomes first fast food chain to serve plant-based Impossible Burger

The so-called "bleeding" veggie burger is bleedin' everywhere these days.




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Cheap food harms public health and the environment, UK report says

Report also provides a blueprint for how to overhaul the food system to improve wellbeing all around.




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Canadian grocer to allow reusable containers for meat, seafood, deli

Starting next week, shoppers at Metro stores in Quebec can go zero waste more easily than ever.




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Bon Appétit writers show how they use up old food

A pinch of ingenuity can transform sad-looking ingredients into something desirable.




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How to pack the best food for travel

Whether you're in a plane, train, or car, it's important always to have good snacks.




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Free cookbook shows how to slash food waste

Packed with smart advice, this downloadable PDF is full of delicious recipes that can save you money and hassle.




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Thanksgiving is all about the food

Forget friends and family! Without the traditional meal, it feels like any old dinner party.