Tag: Food
How one company is doing their part to look after the planet and its people
Image: Mars Last year, 64 percent of CEOs increased their business’ investment in corporate social responsibility. Thanks to new technology and the internet, along with advancements in science and medicine, companies have become more informed about their social and environmental impact. Armed with the evidence needed to change business practices for the greater good of […]
The government wants more offshore fish farms, but no one is biting
The US imports about 91% of its seafood, half of which is farmed in aquaculture facilities. Should the US do more to kickstart its own industry? Off the coast of San Diego, Americas eighth largest city, commercial fishermen harvest about 1,100 metric tons of seafood from the Pacific every year. That sounds like a lot. […]
Can Adhd Be Linked To Food Intolerance?
by LOD2project How important is it to consider a food intolerance test when working with a child who has ADHD? There are clearly multiple influences on attention-deficit and hyperactivity (ADHD), these include including genetic, environmental and dietary factors. Many think the main food culprits to be additives such as colourants and preservatives. However, although children […]
USDA Funds Insect Farming Research and Insect Based Food by Company All Things Bugs LLC
ATHENS, GEORGIA (PRWEB) July 13, 2015 New research begins today in the first U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded project to focus on insect farming for human food, concentrating on improving efficiency and lowering costs in farming crickets. With around 25 U.S. and Canadian companies currently producing consumer products with cricket powder (finely ground crickets […]
CPDC Joins Nationally-Recognized Chef, DC Food and Environment Leaders to Improve Food Choice and Health Outcomes in Ward 8
Silver Spring, MD (PRWEB) May 15, 2015 With few healthy food options nearby, for residents of Southeast Washington, D.C.’s Arbor View community, access to organic produce and nutritious meals is a daily challenge. To answer the need, on Saturday, May 16 CPDC, Capital Area Food Bank, Casey Trees, and Café Rue have teamed up […]