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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 5th, 2012
Climate Change Could Determine Spike in Food Prices, Argues Oxfam

Climate Change Could Determine Spike in Food Prices, Argues Oxfam

New report warns about the effects of global warming on food costs

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 5th, 2012
Concerns Now Raised About Decline in Global Pollinators Population

Concerns Now Raised About Decline in Global Pollinators Population

Both natural ecosystems and agriculture stand to be affected, argues new study

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 4th, 2012
Organic Foods Are Overrated by Consumers, Argue Stanford Researchers

Organic Foods Are Overrated by Consumers, Argue Stanford Researchers

Evidence shows organic produce are not all that different from conventional alternatives

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 4th, 2012
Scottish People Now Concerned About Iceland's Fishing Practices

Scottish People Now Concerned About Iceland's Fishing Practices

High officials warn that mackerel stocks might fall below safe limits

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 31st, 2012
Climate Change Could Turn Us All into Vegetarians

Climate Change Could Turn Us All into Vegetarians

Lack of water and poor crops might force us to let go of raising cattle, researchers warn

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 31st, 2012
Researchers Test Genetically Engineered Foods on Children, Claims Greenpeace

Researchers Test Genetically Engineered Foods on Children, Claims Greenpeace

24 Chinese boys and girls have supposedly been used in food trials

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 31st, 2012
Food Prices in July Rose by 10%, Says the World Bank

Food Prices in July Rose by 10%, Says the World Bank

Recent droughts are ever more threatening for the poor, argues the organization

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 30th, 2012
Smartphone App Helps Farmers Grow Bigger, Better Potatoes

Smartphone App Helps Farmers Grow Bigger, Better Potatoes

The software monitors crops, improves water and fertilizers management

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 30th, 2012
Crop Production Could Be Increased by as Much as 70%

Crop Production Could Be Increased by as Much as 70%

Better water and fertilizers management can prevent a major food crisis

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 28th, 2012
Online Petition Demands That Chipotle Lists Its Food Ingredients

Online Petition Demands That Chipotle Lists Its Food Ingredients

The company supposedly sells “Food with Integrity,” so why not tell what they put in it

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 27th, 2012
Today Marks Banana Lovers Day

Today Marks Banana Lovers Day

Besides being good for your health, bananas can be turned into beer

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 24th, 2012
Public Schools in NYC Get Salad Bars, Courtesy of Whole Foods Market

Public Schools in NYC Get Salad Bars, Courtesy of Whole Foods Market

Mayor Mike Bloomberg explains how this will help fight the obesity epidemic

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 23rd, 2012
UK Is Presently Facing a Serious Fish Stocks Crisis

UK Is Presently Facing a Serious Fish Stocks Crisis

The people here eat much more fish than they can get from their waters

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 22nd, 2012
New Spray-On Coating Could Keep Bananas Fresh for Longer Periods of Time

New Spray-On Coating Could Keep Bananas Fresh for Longer Periods of Time

Compound prevents the development of bacteria, keeps fruits and vegetables from rotting

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 10th, 2012
UN Leader Backs Up Request to Limit US Biofuel Production

UN Leader Backs Up Request to Limit US Biofuel Production

Graziano da Silva also believes that current biofuel standards can lead to a food crisis

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 7th, 2012
Researchers Urge That Some Fish Are Sold as Hybrids

Researchers Urge That Some Fish Are Sold as Hybrids

The food industry is now urged to change existing labeling rules for seafood

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 1st, 2012
Renewable Fuel Production Must Be Halted to Prevent Food Crisis

Renewable Fuel Production Must Be Halted to Prevent Food Crisis

Meat and poultry organizations urge the government to cut down on corn ethanol production

 
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