Tag: food system
Supreme Court’s ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a...
While the ruling was fractured and reflected complex legal questions, it is a major victory for those working to improve farm animal welfare.
Big Food raking in huge profits from price hikes as US...
"It's time Congress do more to rein in corporate greed, one of the main factors currently driving up costs for families."
The world’s coffee shops have emerged as plant milk’s front line
Milk made from plants is entering the public consciousness (and stomachs) in coffee shops across the globe.
Empty tables
Food is certainly plentiful in the United States. And yet enough of it never reaches the tables of those who struggle to make ends meet.
About one-third of the food Americans buy is wasted, hurting the...
And when food goes bad, the land, labor, water, chemicals and energy that went into producing, processing, transporting, storing and preparing it are wasted too.
The UN proved its usefulness in crafting Ukraine grain deal
The United Nations helps design a deal to ship foodstuffs blocked in Ukraine ports.
3,240 potentially harmful chemicals found in food packaging
More than 3,200 potentially harmful chemicals have been measured in “food contact materials (FCMs),” like packaging and processing equipment, utensils and reusable food containers.
Shielding poor children from the looming food crisis
The war in Ukraine is causing further disruption to the global food supply and making it harder for the world’s poorest households to afford adequate nutrition.
EPA releases first-of-its-kind report on food waste
Despite pledging to cut food loss and waste in half by 2030, the U.S. is far from reaching its goal.
New report on ‘grocery cartels’ details exploitive retailer monopolies
"The grocery cartel has created an illusion of choice and efficiency to disguise their profiteering off of the American consumer, who is unwillingly asked to trade abundance for resilience."
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Uncertainty looms over Trump’s assassination attempt: FBI questions details
FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony reveals doubts about whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel during an assassination attempt, raising questions about the investigation’s progress and transparency.
Vance’s popularity crisis: Can the RNC afford to keep him on the ticket?
Polling reveals deep unpopularity for GOP vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, raising questions about the Republican Party’s strategy and the potential consequences for the 2024 election.
American healthcare workers demand Biden and Harris end support for Israeli assault on Gaza
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza urge U.S. leaders to end Israel’s assault, citing the atrocities witnessed firsthand.
Public opposition to Project 2025 surges as Trump distances himself
Awareness and disapproval of Project 2025 increase significantly despite Trump’s attempts to disassociate from the controversial conservative policy agenda.
730 million people faced hunger last year: A global crisis demanding urgent action
The latest UN report reveals alarming levels of hunger and malnutrition, highlighting the need for urgent political and financial commitments to address food insecurity worldwide.