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Canada’s new strategy won’t solve food insecurity or the health issues it creates
16+ hour, 59+ min ago (743+ words) It would be easy to mistake the new National Food Security Strategy as a plan that will reduce food insecurity in Canada. In launching the initiative in June 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that it was meant to “address structural…...
Why does microwaving fish smell so bad?
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (540+ words) Next time your colleague funks up the break room, consider leaving a passive aggressive copy of this article nearby, so they can understand the chemistry involved....
Can what we feed farm animals directly benefit our own health? Our research suggests it can
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (742+ words) Several chronic diseases – obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers – have been linked to lifestyle and diets high in calories, based on processed foods and lacking diversity and nutritional value. These diseases are among the greatest health challenges globally…...
Zero-alcohol drinks are rising in popularity. What do young people think about them?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (380+ words) Booze-free drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol can help teenagers fit in socially. But new research suggests there are important limits to what they can replace....
Our pay is called a ‘salary’, but were Roman soldiers really paid in salt?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (890+ words) Every second Wednesday, like clockwork, my salary arrives in my bank account. By Thursday, most of it is gone. Recently, though, as I contemplated its fortnightly appearance and disappearance, I started thinking about the origin of the word “salary”. As…...
Can producers keep up with our hunger for pistachios?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (512+ words) Pistachio production has more than trebled in the last 20 years. In 2024, more than 1.4 million tonnes were produced globally. Their popularity has only increased in the last two years, with a growing status as a trendy, luxury food item. However, this…...
How does ‘Salmonella’ contaminate everything under the sun? A food safety specialist explains how you can stop its spread
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1126+ words) Does it feel like Salmonella is contaminating everything these days? From the food you eat and the pets you love to the surfaces you touch and the recreational areas you enjoy, this deadly bacterium can be found almost everywhere. As…...
Farming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment and for people – evidence from Ghana and Malawi
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (537+ words) Farming just one kind of crop in a field at a time, and using a lot of chemicals, poses a risk to both people and nature. This simplified intensive agriculture often goes hand in hand with increased greenhouse gas emissions,…...
Local food systems need to prioritize job quality alongside ethical food production
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1042+ words) Local food systems are often viewed as alternatives to the global food system to stress their “promise of difference.” Research supports several benefits associated with local food systems, although not without nuances and controversy. These benefits include their ability to…...