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Researchers also discover that the ancient vines of Chianti, famed for its red wines, produced white fruit DNA extracted from 2,000-year-old grape seeds found in ancient wells in Tuscany has enabled scientists to map the most extensive genetic history of grapevines recovered from a single site, revealing that vineyards of the Roman era formed part of the empire’s sophisticated agricultural networ…

It’s so full of nutrients that it tops the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of powerhouse vegetables. But this superfood is also surprisingly versatile Watercress is among the oldest known plants consumed by humans, and claims for its medicinal powers are almost as ancient. Hippocrates grew it near his hospital for medicinal purposes; Pliny the Elder favoured it as a remedy fo…

The debate over whether cow’s milk or plant-based alternatives are healthier has become increasingly common in recent years. Supermarket shelves are now filled with drinks made from soy, almonds, oats, rice, and other plant sources. Many people choose these products because of personal preferences, environmental concerns, allergies, or dietary choices. However, a new review from […] The post Cows…

Meati Foods, once the poster child for mycelium steaks, collapsed after betting the farm… The post Chunk Foods Bets on Lean Fermentation and Protein Hype to Hit Profitability by 2027 appeared first on Agritech Digest .

Women in agricultural communities are farmers. They're also caregivers, nutrition providers, innovators, pillars of their communities, and so much more. The post Where Does Women’s Health Fit into the International Year of the Woman Farmer? appeared first on Food Tank .

Bouchon Racine is old school, for lovers of traditional French cooking and boozy afternoons – it even aims to stop taking bookings online If you are someone who consults social media to find the best spots for a weeknight dinner reservation, you’d be forgiven for thinking that having a viral social media account or influencer chef at the stove is the only way to run a successful restaurant these …

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the launch of Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy, a $3 billion-plus, ten-year programme designed to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign food suppliers, improve grocery affordability, and expand domestic food production. The announcement, framed against the backdrop of global trade disruptions, conflict, and climate pressure, posit…

Innovation Agritech Group (IAG) and HiFe Plants have published results from a collaborative research trial showing that 25 grams of leaves from the HiFe1 pea variety can provide 100% of a woman’s recommended daily iron intake. The findings position the HiFe1 variety as a potential food-based intervention for iron deficiency, one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiencies globally. The post IA…

Sana Javeri Kadri, co-author of the new Diaspora Spice Co Cookbook , told us about cooking for her two toddlers and hauling 30lbs of rice on flights from India The seven best nontoxic cooking pans in the US, tested in a food lab Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Sana Javeri Kadri, founder of Diaspora Spice Co , wants you to stop letting the spi…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-57037-9 Encapsulation of lime peel extract in alginate–gelatin microbeads and its potential for browning inhibition in Musa spp. tissue culture

New Farm Bill places caps on non-US foods; nutritionists say it restricts availability of healthy meals for kids School nutrition workers and advocates have “lots of concerns about bananas”, said Erin Ogden, policy associate for federal child nutrition programs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). Bananas are nutrient-dense foods that many children like. That makes them popula…

While most Americans want the government to formally define ultra-processed foods, fewer support grocery taxes or food assistance restrictions. A new study highlights how income, political affiliation, and personal beliefs shape public opinion on food regulations.

This California-based organization wants to create "a living classroom for regenerative agriculture" where young people can discover a different, more hopeful food future. The post In Monterey County, this Farm Is Building a Path to a Regenerative Food Future appeared first on Food Tank .

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the FoodHaus Fellowship for Action, a transformative 9-month fellowship designed for individuals committed to creating a more just, sustainable, and resilient food system. The program brings together passionate changemakers from diverse professional backgrounds and equips them with the knowledge, leadership skills, networks, and practical tools n…

I was riveted to come across this item. Coked-Up Salmon Go Speeding Upstream: Have you ever wondered whether the cocaine you snort ends up giving Atlantic salmon the zoomies? It turns out it does—at least to a certain extent. Welcome to the Salmonopolis 500. No.  It never entered my mind. But now there is a study:  Cocaine […] The post Do salmon really get high on cocaine? And will you if you eat…