Food/Nutrition
Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry, Food/Nutrition,

Tyson, Pilgrim’s Agree to Settle Some Chicken Price-Fixing Claims

Restaurant chains, supermarket operators and food distributors have accused Tyson, Pilgrim’s and other chicken companies of coordinating production and pricing to boost prices.

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Food/Nutrition, Consumer/Retail,

01/11/2021 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

‘All foods contain pesticides, and 99.99% are natural’: 8 critical facts about chemicals that help us grow food

In the United States, we live in an affluent culture whose standard of living is high compared to other nations. Yet, we fail to be grateful for the

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Vegan, Plant-Based/Animal Free,

01/09/2021 SOURCE: thebeet.com

The Best Plant Based Products to Try Right Now for Better Health

Try these plant-based products, for health. Enjoy a vegan pizza or adaptogenic powder for immunity and stress relief. The Beet's Editors choose our favorites.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Insects,

These Two Companies are Going to Build the World's Largest Insect-Based Protein Farm

This emerging industry has the potential to play an essential role within the global agricultural sector.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Food/Nutrition, Biotech,

One Step Closer to a Higher Stearate Soybean Oil - U.S. Soy

Researchers utilized a new variation on the TILLING technique, TILLING by target capture sequencing, to map mutations in the complex soybean genome. This technique identified mutations in the GmSACPD genes that lead to stearic acid accumulation in the seed. Mutations in only one of the five genes identified seem to interfere with nitrogen fixing nodules; mutations in three other genes increased stearic acid in the seed, without affecting nodulation.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, USDA,

01/06/2021 SOURCE: www.usda.gov

Four Easy Ways To Eat Well in the New Year

Do you have resolutions for healthy eating this year? Eating well can fuel your body and help it feel its best as you move through your day. Use these four simple ideas from Nutrition.gov to start the year with your health in mind.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Ag Tech,

01/03/2021 SOURCE: www.forbes.com

Agrifoodtech Attracts Celebrities

Food and farming are attracting celebrity investment including from Meghan Markle, Oprah to name a few.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Insects, Ag United Kingdom, Food Security/Shortage,

01/02/2021 SOURCE: www.independent.co.uk

Why aren’t we all eating insects?

For years, edible insects have been billed as the next sustainable food revolution. Daisy Dunne explores why we still haven’t developed a taste for grub

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Isaac L Isaac L
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population,

5 world hunger facts you need to know | World Vision

Around the world, 690 million people regularly go to bed hungry. Here are five facts you should know about global hunger and nutrition.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability,

Stress management for women in agriculture - Country Folks

by Troy Bishopp NYFarmNet Personal Consultant Brenda O’Brien cited a common occurrence among women involved in […]

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