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Pesticides in Produce: Shopper’s Guide Lists Most and Least Contaminated Fruits, Vegetables

Pesticides in Produce: Shopper’s Guide Lists Most and Least Contaminated Fruits, Vegetables

“A very depressing – and alarming – report on pesticide food contamination. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on March 19, 2023. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit environmental health organization, released the 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce on Wednesday. The research revealed that almost

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‘Plant-Based Meat’ May Be Problematic After All

“Is fake meat safe? NOTE: this article was originally published to YourAmericaNews on July 22, 2019. There’s a substantial push in America to have “plant-based meat” replace the real McCoy. So far, sales have outpaced demand, but some journalists have exposed possible health concerns with the genetically modified food.

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Secret of a New York Farm Stand’s Success: An Eye for the Next Big Thing

“Growing better food with technology and farmers from one of the world’s oldest, most advanced agricultural nations: Egypt. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on July 30, 2019. It was written by Priya Krishna. Photographs were taken by Shane Lavalette. The Greenmarket go-to for high-end chefs

What Foods Are Banned in Europe but Not Banned in the U.S.?

What Foods Are Banned in Europe but Not Banned in the U.S.?

The Europeans are far more conscious of food safety and quality than the United States. Whatever our criticisms of their system, they are far ahead of us in this respect. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on December 28, 2018. It was written by Roni Caryn Rabin.

Cottonseed Hummus, Anyone? Texas A&M Researchers Win USDA Approval, Hope to Help Feed the World with Cotton

Cottonseed Hummus, Anyone? Texas A&M Researchers Win USDA Approval, Hope to Help Feed the World with Cotton

Improving crops to make them more edible is a great idea. Unfortunately GMO technology to this point has focused on increasing herbicide sales. Let us hope that this new approach will focus on sustainability. NOTE: this article was originally published to ExpressNews.com on October 19, 2018. It was written