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Whole Foods Reveals Its 10 Most Anticipated Food Trends For 2024
For the ninth consecutive year, Whole Foods released its food trends forecast for 2024. Last year, many of the retailer’s predictions were accurate and translated on shelf most notably a surge in climate claims on product packaging, the continued popularity of avocado oil and the rise of premium pet food. With Whole Foods being a…
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There Is No Food Security Without Water Security
During the North America World Food Day celebration, food systems advocates gathered to emphasize that water is central to discussions of food and agriculture. The event was co-hosted by Food Tank, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Driscoll’s, Wholechain, the University of British Columbia (UBC), and Simon Fraser University in collaboration with the International…
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In the name of baseball: St. Mary’s Food Bank faces Philly food bank to help families
PHOENIX — With the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies squaring off with a trip to the World Series on the line, St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix and the Philabundance Food Bank in Philadelphia are facing off to see which city can raise the most money to feed families in need. It’s called the “Strike…
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Why peace and localization are key to transforming food systems
In 2022 over a quarter of a billion people were acutely food insecure and required urgent food assistance, in 58 countries or territories. Conflict and insecurity remain the most significant drivers of food insecurity in 19 countries or territories where more than 117 million people face acute food insecurity. A growing number of food crises are protracted,…
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‘Funflation’ hits food prices at the the North Carolina State Fair
RALEIGH, N.C. (WRAL) – Whether it’s funnel cakes or turkey legs, your favorite fair food now comes with a side of inflation. Many fairgoers noticed the jump in prices to enjoy some of their favorite fair foods. Nearly every item, from gator bites to the hot dog and hamburger combo, costs around $20. Mike Cribbs…
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Iowa’s universities seek sources of multicultural food for diverse student bodies
Of all the goods the Food Pantry at Iowa offers University of Iowa students, staff and faculty, rice is one of the hardest to consistently stock. As a shelf-stable item that is a staple in cooking across the globe, rice, especially different varieties, is always in demand, pantry staff say. Food Pantry Basic Needs Manager…
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USDA Research Investments Spur New Agricultural Markets
DENVER, Oct. 19, 2023 – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of nearly $22 million in agricultural economics research that includes agricultural markets, international trade, farm labor, consumer behavior and nutrition, food retail, agricultural production and processing and agricultural policy. “The challenges facing the agricultural sector, the production and consumption of food,…
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New soul food restaurant opens in Florence
FLORENCE — A new spot for Florence residents to satisfy their soul food cravings has opened in the Pee Dee Regional Airport. Florence is the latest stop for Mitchell’s Soul Food, which has appeared in one form or another across the United States. Victoria Mitchell, the owner, has followed her husband, who is in the Navy,…
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Indulging in the fair food without the guilt: health experts share healthy food options at
LITTLE ROCK(KATV) — Fair food is usually described as delicious and fried, but health experts in Central Arkansas say there is still a way to enjoy food at the fair guilt-free. Some of the most popular fair foods are fried Oreos, fried ice cream, and funnel cakes, but Nick Stewart, a wellness coordinator for the…
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India’s food prices likely to remain stable over next couple of months
NEW DELHI, Oct 19 (Reuters) – India’s food prices are likely to remain stable during the next couple of months, its food secretary told reporters at a briefing on Thursday. At the same event, the secretary said the South Asian nation’s sugar stocks stood at 5.7 million tonnes as of Oct. 1. Earlier this week,…
