Can food certification labels, seals and standards help eaters make better choices? We think they can. But there are hundreds of different labels and claims that can appear on food packaging—and the challenge is knowing which of them can be trusted. This story was produced in partnership with Food Tank. Story by Elena Seeley, Food…
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By Elena Seeley
In Labels We Trust: How Food Certification Labels Can Help Consumers Make Better Choices
By Kaori Becker
Share Your Food Enthusiasm and Turn It into a Steady Income
What if you could turn your passion for food into a reliable source of income? I’m not talking about a risky venture like opening a new restaurant, but rather offering food “experiences” through which you share your perspective and skills with hands-on activities for guests. Five years ago, I quit my high school teaching job…
By Mark Winne
Food Town USA: The Northside Food Scene in Jacksonville, Florida
Just as there are many facets of Jacksonville’s food system, there are many facets of the Northside that reveal themselves in unique and often delicious ways. Cultural barriers, racism, and physical distance reinforce attitudes that promote indifference, wariness, and benign neglect, even from well-intentioned people. One of the feistiest Jacksonville people I met is Chef…
By Tracey Ryder
The (Food) Revolution Will Not be Televised
Farm to Table grows up; past and present leaders reflect on the promise and reality of the movement Small actions can lead to big changes. But we must act. (And if you’re not familiar with the televised revolution reference, it’s to Gil Scott-Heron’s satirical poem and song from the 1970s. It’s relevant. Especially now.) What…
By Bruce Cole
Edible Pursuit: Tomato Language
Learn To Cook Like Chef Jacques Pépin With a New Online Culinary Course
In partnership with Rouxbe, Jacques Pépin: A Legacy of Technique is a 30-hour course designed for those looking to learn the fundamentals of cooking from one of the world’s most beloved chefs. Photo courtesy of Jacques Pepin Foundation Vancouver, British Columbia and Barrington, RI – October 6, 2021 — A new online culinary course from…