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The world is precariously dependent on just a handful of staple food crops
The underlying reason why the war in Ukraine has had such a significant impact on global food security is because the world is precariously dependent on only a handful of staple food crops. Just six crops – rice, wheat, maize (or corn), potato, soybeans, and sugarcane – account for more than 75 per cent of total plant-derived…
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More customers going to Foothills food pantry and food banks as food prices rise
CATALINA FOOTHILLS, Ariz. (KGUN) — Kathy Wilkinson is no stranger to St. Philip’s in the Hills. Walking into their main lobby, she asked how their food pantry volunteers were doing, just like friends. Their volunteers exchanged a smile with her, knowing her by name because she’s gone to the food pantry once a week for…
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Food distribution for families in need will take place in Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will hold a mobile food distribution for those in need in our community. Food will be pre-boxed and pre-bagged, and organizers say you are able to drive up, open your trunk and the supplies will be put in for you. There is a limit of…
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Analysis: Anti-obesity drugs can be boost for food makers, investors say
LONDON/NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) – The growth in demand for appetite suppressing anti-obesity drugs like Novo Nordisk’s (NOVOb.CO) Wegovy presents opportunities for food manufacturers and the market’s initially downbeat reaction may be overdone, investors say. When Walmart (WMT.N) said this month that it saw a slight pullback in food consumption when people took the…
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EUCC Food Drive
TELL CITY — The Church Growth and Mission Team of Evangelical United Church of Christ, located at the corner of 10th and Jefferson Streets in Tell City, will begin its annual food drive on Sunday, October 15. The food drive will run until November 20, at which time the items will be delivered to Catholic…
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Analysis | Beyond Calories: What’s Your Meal’s Carbon Footprint?
I’m in the market for a new oven. Like the flat my partner and I are purchasing, which the government mandates have an energy-performance certificate, appliances come with an efficiency rating and data about average electricity use. It’s information that’s becoming essential as people look to reduce both their bills and their impact on the environment. But, how about what…
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Popular food truck looking for answers after fourth break-in this year
A popular food truck in the Twin Cities is faced with another obstacle after thieves broke into their truck for the fourth time this year. The Eggroll Queen was forced to cancel events that pay the bills because of the continued break-ins. Some see it as food truck royalty — when Eggroll Queen parks its…
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Syracuse Urban Food Forest Project plants 180 trees to expand edible urban landscapes
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Around 50 people from the Syracuse area gathered Saturday for a community tree planting event hosted by the Syracuse Urban Food Forest Project, a collaboration between Syracuse University and SUNY ESF that works to promote edible urban landscapes in the…
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Mountain Mission Christmas store sale to help raise funds for food supply
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Helping those in need is Mountain Mission’s goal. Mountain Mission raises money to buy food to help the community through their annual Christmas store sale. John Roberts, the Executive Director for Mountain Mission, said the store is opening at just the right time. “The shelves are not very full right now,” he…
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Foodies Flock To Rawlins For Wyoming’s Most Fabulous Food Trucks
RAWLINS — Mary and Robert Gallardo of Pinedale started a family tradition 12 years ago at the Green River Rendezvous as a business lesson for their children. “We wanted to teach our kids, you know, the value of hard work, and also to share our culture, in terms of, you know, sharing our food here…
