food-science

NGOs support earthquake victims in Indonesia and Colombia, innovations help women fishers cut post-harvest losses, California phases out a toxic weedkiller. The post Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Earthquake Recovery, Cutting Food Loss, Phasing Out Paraquat appeared first on Food Tank .

In the heart of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, a team of researchers is reimagining how we think about instant porridge—not as a convenience food alone, but as a vehicle for nutrition, sustainability, and local agriculture. Led by Agus Slamet from the Depart

NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Don Schaffner, a food microbiology specialist and distinguished professor at Rutgers University, about this summer's foodborne illnesses and recalls.

Journal of Computer Science, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.3844/jcssp.2026.2503.2518 Detecting crop stress before it becomes serious has a major impact on the food supply. It helps in avoiding the loss of crops, increases productivity and helps farmers to practice precision farming. M...

Discover 7 surprising foods high in added sugar and learn expert tips to reduce sugar intake while still enjoying your favorite meals.

USDA reports this year's U.S. wheat crop is on track to be the smallest in decades, tightening the nation's wheat supply outlook heading into harvest season. According to USDA's Outlook Board, no changes were made to export or usage forecasts. The post Historically Small Wheat Crop Tightens U.S. Supply Outlook Heading Into Harvest appeared first on ProAg .

Join Food Tank in Minneapolis for Celebrating Minnesota’s Farmers: A Love Story. The post In Minnesota, Hear Stories from the Present and Future of Farming appeared first on Food Tank .

Europe's food innovators are developing products that once seemed futuristic, from precision-fermentation-derived dairy products to cultivated meat and insect-based ingredients.

Producing enough food is only one part of ensuring global food security. A new study shows that transport networks and economic inequality are important factors in determining global food accessibility.

Food Safety Tech launched FSTR, an independent research division debuting a digital maturity benchmark for food and beverage manufacturers this October. The post Food Safety Tech Launches FSTR Research Division appeared first on iGrow News .

Rural Nigeria’s smallholder farmers are quietly rewriting the rules of survival. With no safety net to catch them when harvests fail, many are turning to side hustles—trading goods at local markets, weaving baskets, or running small shops—to keep the

Cooking-skills interventions were associated with healthier dietary behaviors in healthy adults, including greater fruit and vegetable intake, improved diet quality, and greater cooking confidence. However, the certainty of evidence was low to very low, and too little evidence was available to determine whether cooking skills affect nutritional status.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — On a cloudy April morning just outside Cheney, a group of farmers, educators and food system leaders gathered at Lucky W Dairy with a shared goal: bringing more Kansas-grown food to Kansas kids. The setting couldn’t have been more fitting. Surrounded by open pasture and the steady rhythm of a working dairy, […] The post From Field to Cafeteria: Working Together to Get Food in Sc…

During its journey from farm to table, there are many opportunities for harmful microbes to invade.

ALBANY — As Western New York grape farmers are facing growing uncertainty – after their contracts for this season were suddenly terminated – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer stood at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory and called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to purchase concord grape juice for use by domestic […] The post Schumer Presses USDA to Help Western NY Grape…

ANKENY, Iowa — The Soyfoods Council offers cookie recipes and other ideas for portable after-school snacks that fit your family’s busy lifestyle as well as dietary goals. According to Circana’s 2026 Back to School Trends, more than half of today’s consumers eat or drink three-plus snacks a day. Current snacking behavior trends prioritize protein. The […] The post Put a Soy Spin on Cookies and Mil…

From cold tomato noodles slicked with chilli oil to crunchy smacked cucumber and silky spinach with tofu sauce, BAO’s co-founder Erchen Chang shares three fresh, flavour-packed recipes made for summer, writes Hannah Twiggs