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Tag Archives: health
Are Slow-Growth Chickens the Next Step for Poultry Producers?
By Caroline Lee The New York Times recently published an article detailing why Perdue Farms, one of the country’s largest poultry producers, is choosing to adopt more humane growing practices in the form of slow-growth chicken breeds. These slow-growth chickens … Continue reading
Mastering the Basics and Cooking with Confidence
Maria Carabello wants people to feel empowered in the kitchen. That’s easier said than done, especially since home cooking is on the decline. Less than 60 percent of the suppers served at home were cooked at home in 2014, according … Continue reading
Report Finds Differing Views Among Americans Over Food Science
The Pew Research Center released last week a survey of attitudes toward genetic modification, organic food, and the importance of eating healthy foods. The survey also found that many American’s don’t trust scientists’ take on food issues. While more than … Continue reading
Vermont Author Larry Olmsted Dishes on Fake Food and How Consumers Can Protect Themselves
Fraudulent food is everywhere. From Parmesan cheese to olive oil to Kobe beef, there is no shortage of fake, unhealthy food being sold at restaurants and grocery stores in the United States. American consumers recently learned of a scandal of … Continue reading
UVM Alumna Creates Inspiration at the Google Food Lab
Eva Antczak ’07 is program manager of the Google Food Lab, a platform for people in food policy, farming, corporate food service, healthcare, technology, corporate food companies, and academia to use their knowledge to solve pressing food system issues. We … Continue reading
