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09/06/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Food manufacturers to increase prices in response to rising raw material costs
The Campbell’s Soup Company, an American food and snack company, has said that it is looking to increase its prices as it deals with rising ingredient and freight costs. The move is expected to affect not only Campbell’s but also all manufacturers of packaged foods throughout the year. Cape Cod Potato Chips, which the company […]
09/28/2020
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By Ralph Flores
FOOD SUPPLY in jeopardy: US farmers getting hit hard by coronavirus, even with record levels of financial aid
As COVID-19 continues to ravage the U.S., farmers are taking the brunt of the pandemic – and many are starting to buckle under the pressure. According to recently released federal data, around 580 farmers filed for bankruptcy in the 12-month period ending on June 30, an eight percent increase from last year. During the first half of […]
08/07/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Washington’s harvest season brings new wave of coronavirus infections
Washington, the first state to be affected by the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), is grappling with a fresh wave of outbreaks – most of which from seasonal farm workers who work the state’s many fruit orchards. In particular, Okanogan County in eastern Washington is shaping up to be one of the hardest-hit areas in the world. […]
04/22/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Trump announces $19 billion in aid for beleaguered farmers, as coronavirus poses challenges to food supply chain
President Donald Trump introduced a $19 billion relief program for farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, which has currently infected 759,786 people in the U.S., causing 40,683 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally late Sunday. The program will also include an “out of the box” approach from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to send billions of dollars in agricultural […]
03/13/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Are Cavendish bananas in danger of going extinct?
There’s a reason why people “go bananas” and not any other fruit. It’s one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world — humans consume 100 billion bananas every year — and the most commonly referenced fruit in music. Because bananas are a fruit that so many people enjoy, it’s now in danger of […]
07/02/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Scientists have found ANOTHER major problem with the plastic pollution in the oceans: It harbors bacteria that can be transferred up the food chain
Experts predict that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish within the next century — a serious problem, considering there’s still a lot to be explored in their depths. The adverse effects of plastic pollution have been the subject of many studies, but according to marine scientists from the National University of […]
06/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Orange oil makes a great natural preservative: It prevents foodborne pathogens and extends shelf life
There’s no doubt that oranges can do wonders for the body, but a novel study from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon suggests that these citrusy fruits can also be used as a natural preservative, thanks to their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The study, which was published in CyTA – Journal of Food, looked at the chemical […]
02/13/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Maintaining productivity and profitability without pesticides: Researchers study how modified farming practices can lead to a healthier food supply
Bringing down the number of pesticides that are sprayed onto plants does not necessarily translate to diminishing yields, according to research from the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA). In their paper, published in the journal Nature, the authors investigated several French farms where pesticide use was adjusted to determine the exact amount of pesticide that is […]
02/01/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Rice grown with organic fertilizers are more nutrient-dense
Fortifying rice crops with silicon greatly enhances their nutritional profile, suggests a recent study published in the Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research. The paper, presented by the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Science in China, revealed that the use of silicon fertilizers can improve the concentration of essential minerals in rice, as well as increase its protein content. […]
11/06/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Herbal additives such as cumin oil found to increase shelf life of fresh fish fillets
Researchers from Firat University in Turkey have uncovered yet another use for black cumin (Nigella sativa), a plant widely used in both medicine and food. In their study, published in the journal Food Science and Technology, the team found that black cumin oil can be used as a natural preservative for extending the shelf life of food. In […]
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