Author Archives: Guest Author

Learning the Business of Craft Brewing

Posted by Guest Author | August 9, 2018

By Rachel C. Leslie For Renee Hamblin, a typical day at Queen City Brewery may involve bottling the latest brew, scheduling the week’s social media posts, or leading a focus group for market research. A food systems major with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, UVM | Tagged craft beer, education, local foods, UVM | 3 Comments

In Cuba, Only Tourists Drink Mojitos

Posted by Guest Author | August 7, 2018

By Sarah L. Tichonuk He squatted, waiting tensely but patiently, and then seeing the right moment, he snuck the 9-inch blade under the armpit and into the heart, and withdrew it immediately. The pig reeled and squealed, but within 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Economic, UVM | Tagged agrocology, Economy, food culture, UVM | 4 Comments

Fortifying a Critical Crop

Posted by Guest Author | August 2, 2018

By Joshua Brown Perhaps you missed this winter’s news that the price of hummus spiked in Great Britain. The cause, as the New York Timesreported on February 8: drought in India, resulting in a poor harvest of chickpeas. Far beyond making … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, UVM | Tagged academic research, Environment, UVM | 1 Comment

How KinoSol Is Transforming a Broken Food System with Technology

Posted by Guest Author | July 17, 2018

By Emily Callaghan It is no secret that the global food system is facing many crises. Over 30 percent of food is wasted, yet millions of people remain food insecure and malnourished. The number of small and substance farmers is … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic, Environmental | Tagged Economy, Environment, food security, hunger | 1,543 Comments

Mandatory Labels Reduce GMO Food Fears

Posted by Guest Author | June 28, 2018

By Rachel C. Leslie As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares guidelines for labeling products that contain genetically modified ingredients, a new study from the University of Vermont reveals that a simple disclosure can improve consumer attitudes toward GMO food. … Continue reading →