Crop Mob, a monthly word-of-mouth event in which landless farmers and the agricurious descend on a farm for an afternoon, has taken its traveling work party to 15 small, sustainable farms. With the aim of networking and building community through farming, workers are helping with the labor needed to maintain sustainable farms.
From China to Switzerland, robotic chefs are in development. Their biggest downfall, they can't taste.
As the American craft beer movement grows, so does the desire of drinkers to learn even more and to pry into the process. Breweries like Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery, it seems, are happy to oblige, offering experiences that go well beyond popping the top on a bottle of suds.
Foreigners in Moscow draw pictures of the foods they miss the most.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
News Links of the Week
Feeling the effects of an oversupply of wine in the Valley, Napa Vinters are diving into social media and exploring direct to consumer models.
The USDA reveals new, tightened pasture standards for organic dairy production. The new rules require grazing season to be at least 120 days per year, and animals must obtain a minimum of thirty percent dry matter intake from grazing pasture. Read more about the new standards here and here.
Campbell's Soup is making the most drastic changes to its iconic label in decades. Read about its new label and neuromarketing approach.
What has French fromagers declaring a National Cheese Day? It's not what you might think. According to The Economist, French tastes are slowly turning away from traditional French soft cheeses and traditionalist claim industrialization is to blame.
A public health war is being waged against soda. The US consumes nearly 50 gallons of soda per person per year, public health officials are deeming it the new tobacco and pushing for taxes, warning labels, and a public health marketing campaign.
On his 81st birthday, Bob Moore, founder of Oregon-based artisan grain and flour company Bob's Red Mill decided this was a year for giving back. On Thursday, 209 of the company's employees learned they would each be receiving a share of the company, valued at $80 million. Listen to the story.
The USDA reveals new, tightened pasture standards for organic dairy production. The new rules require grazing season to be at least 120 days per year, and animals must obtain a minimum of thirty percent dry matter intake from grazing pasture. Read more about the new standards here and here.
Campbell's Soup is making the most drastic changes to its iconic label in decades. Read about its new label and neuromarketing approach.
What has French fromagers declaring a National Cheese Day? It's not what you might think. According to The Economist, French tastes are slowly turning away from traditional French soft cheeses and traditionalist claim industrialization is to blame.
A public health war is being waged against soda. The US consumes nearly 50 gallons of soda per person per year, public health officials are deeming it the new tobacco and pushing for taxes, warning labels, and a public health marketing campaign.
On his 81st birthday, Bob Moore, founder of Oregon-based artisan grain and flour company Bob's Red Mill decided this was a year for giving back. On Thursday, 209 of the company's employees learned they would each be receiving a share of the company, valued at $80 million. Listen to the story.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
News Links of the Week
We're thrilled to see TED2010 award British chef Jamie Oliver with their $100,000 TED Prize for his crusade to bring healthy food to the masses.
From New York to LA, street food dining and pop up restaurants continue to make the news this week. See what all the buzz is about in the New York Times, LA Times, and San Francisco Examiner.
Atlantic Monthly's Corby Kummer compares organic foods available at Wal Mart to Whole Foods in a blind taste test. To read an analysis in the way mass retailers sell, and how American consumers approach eating sustainable local food.
From New York to LA, street food dining and pop up restaurants continue to make the news this week. See what all the buzz is about in the New York Times, LA Times, and San Francisco Examiner.
Atlantic Monthly's Corby Kummer compares organic foods available at Wal Mart to Whole Foods in a blind taste test. To read an analysis in the way mass retailers sell, and how American consumers approach eating sustainable local food.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
News Links of the Week
The New York Times reports this week that European officials are pressing for an international ban on prized sushi fish, bluefin tuna. Most of the 27 EU member countries support the ban, as stocks of the sought-after fish have plummeted in recent years.
The Wall Street Journal writes a nice profile on local Oakland restaurant Commis. Congratulations to James Shyabout for earning Michelin's star.
Recipe for cardiac arrest: Salon reports on the Quadruple Bypass Burger which packs an estimated 8,000 calories, free to anyone who weighs over 350 pounds.The Heart Attack Grill, whose menu features single through quadruple bypass burgers (one beef patty for each bypass), also includes "flatliner fries" deep fried in pure lard, unfiltered cigarettes, and Jolt Cola.
The Wall Street Journal writes a nice profile on local Oakland restaurant Commis. Congratulations to James Shyabout for earning Michelin's star.
Recipe for cardiac arrest: Salon reports on the Quadruple Bypass Burger which packs an estimated 8,000 calories, free to anyone who weighs over 350 pounds.The Heart Attack Grill, whose menu features single through quadruple bypass burgers (one beef patty for each bypass), also includes "flatliner fries" deep fried in pure lard, unfiltered cigarettes, and Jolt Cola.
Monday, February 1, 2010
News Links of the Week
Ferran Adria announced a temporary closure of Spain's El Bulli in 2012-2013 "to think, plan and prepare the new format for subsequent years". Read articles from NY Times and Wall Street Journal.
The New York Times shares a study of schools that allow children to play before lunch, resulting in less food waste and higher consumption of milk, fruit and vegetables.
Growlers make craft beer even more fun. The New York Times reports on Growlers, 64 ounce glass vessels that have become the beer accessory of the moment.
The New York Times shares a study of schools that allow children to play before lunch, resulting in less food waste and higher consumption of milk, fruit and vegetables.
Growlers make craft beer even more fun. The New York Times reports on Growlers, 64 ounce glass vessels that have become the beer accessory of the moment.
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