In Food We Trust. Or Do We?

by Mitchell Davis on October 16, 2012

You are a conscientious shopper. You stop by the greenmarket when you can or visit Whole Foods on your way home from work. You read labels and count grams of fat. When the price doesn’t seem too out of line, you reach for organic. But do you ever question why you eat the way you do? How you’ve come to believe that some things are better or worse for you than others? For your children? For the planet?

Simply put, we trust that the food that is available to us in grocery stores, in restaurants, in schools, and at home is safe, wholesome, and nutritious. Some research suggests the food industry is the most trusted industry among consumers. And that’s the way it should be.

But an occasional outbreak of food-borne illness, an unproven nutrition claim, or an environmental incident can force us to question some things we’ve come to take for granted. What’s more, we are bombarded with information we may not even understand, let alone care about... Read more >

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Meet JBF Leadership Award Winner Malik Yakini

by Nicole Citron on October 15, 2012

In our final countdown to Wednesday's 2012 James Beard Foundation Leadership Awards, we're introducing you to each of the five visionaries being honored for their outstanding contributions to creating a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food world. We've already filled you in on Dr. Kathleen Merrigan, Dr. Jason Clay, and Tensie Whelan—and today, we'd like you to meet:

Malik Yakini
Executive Director, Detroit Black Community Food Security Network

When Malik Yakini describes the bumper crop of organic tomatoes, kale, and salad greens that he... Read more >

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Meet JBF Leadership Award Winner Dr. Jason Clay

by Nicole Citron on October 09, 2012

Our 2012 James Beard Foundation Leadership Awards will be held at New York City's iconic Hearst Tower one week from tomorrow! As promised, we're introducing you to each of the five visionaries being honored for their outstanding contributions to creating a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food world. Last week we filled you in on Dr. Kathleen Merrigan's inspiring work—and today, we'd like you to meet:

Dr. Jason W. Clay
Senior Vice President, Market Transformation, World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

How much water does it take to make one latte? A WWF short social-media video, conceived by Jason Clay, poses this trick question. The disturbing... Read more >

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Green News Feed: September 28, 2012

by Elena North-Kelly on September 28, 2012

The biggest food safety disasters of 2012. [HuffPo]
 

Study links BPA to childhood obesity. [Daily Green]
 

Amazon launches eco-friendly shopping site. [Treehugger]
 

New anti-obesity ads spark criticism. [NPR]
 

How lobbyists are using federal dollars to protect... Read more >

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