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Sustainability Matters: May 1, 2015

Maggie Borden

Maggie Borden

Mon, May 16, 2016

Pepsi may be ditching the aspartame in its diet …

Pepsi may be ditching the aspartame in its diet soda, but simply swapping one artificial sweetener for another doesn’t address larger health concerns. [Mother Jones]

A Maryland fast casual chain is proving that kids and parents will choose healthy options if they’re easy to order. [NPR]

This California chef is dealing with the drought by cleaning his dishes with compressed air. [CBS]

Pharmaceutical companies are looking to cash in on the rise in celiac and gluten-sensitive sufferers. [NYT]

Moringa powder, the latest superfood trend, could actually improve Africa’s food security. [MUNCHIES]

The NYC Department of Health is considering mandating letter grades to food trucks and carts. [FWF]