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NYC politics
fromMiami Herald
9 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani Reveals Where First City-Owned Grocery Store Will Open

Mayor Mamdani plans to open city-owned grocery stores in each borough to combat high food prices and improve access in underserved neighborhoods.
New York City
fromWRAL.com
8 hours ago

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores

Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates 100 days in office, focusing on working-class initiatives and future plans for grocery stores and public transportation.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The 6 Most Affordable Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden, According To A Farmer - Tasting Table

Tending a vegetable garden is a rewarding way to ensure fresh food and save on grocery costs.
#bronx
fromBronx Times
2 days ago
Brooklyn

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How the Bronx feeds all of New York City- but struggles to feed itself - Bronx Times

fromBronx Times
2 days ago
Berlin food

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | More bodegas than supermarkets in 'food desert' of Bronx - Bronx Times

Brooklyn
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How the Bronx feeds all of New York City- but struggles to feed itself - Bronx Times

The Bronx food distribution center supports local jobs but limits community access to affordable food.
Berlin food
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | More bodegas than supermarkets in 'food desert' of Bronx - Bronx Times

The Bronx has a high ratio of bodegas to supermarkets, impacting access to fresh food options.
NYC food
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The Bronx has NYC's bread basket, but can barely feed itself - Bronx Times

Hunts Point supplies food to millions, yet Bronx residents face food insecurity due to high living costs and aid cutbacks.
#snap
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The personal impact of new SNAP work rules on Bronx residents - Bronx Times

New federal SNAP work requirements affect 120,000 New Yorkers, mandating documentation of work or training to maintain benefits.
Non-profit organizations
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Bronx food pantries, aid groups brace for surge in need as SNAP cuts loom - Bronx Times

Drastic cuts to SNAP funding are expected to severely impact food security in the Bronx, exacerbating existing hunger and poverty issues.
NYC food
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: SNAP Incentives Don't Match How New Yorkers Actually Shop

Updating food assistance programs to align with actual shopping habits can better address food insecurity in New York City.
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The personal impact of new SNAP work rules on Bronx residents - Bronx Times

New federal SNAP work requirements affect 120,000 New Yorkers, mandating documentation of work or training to maintain benefits.
Non-profit organizations
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Bronx food pantries, aid groups brace for surge in need as SNAP cuts loom - Bronx Times

Drastic cuts to SNAP funding are expected to severely impact food security in the Bronx, exacerbating existing hunger and poverty issues.
NYC food
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: SNAP Incentives Don't Match How New Yorkers Actually Shop

Updating food assistance programs to align with actual shopping habits can better address food insecurity in New York City.
Public health
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

We challenged one of New York's best plant-forward chefs to The Greenmarket Challenge

Chef Ivy Stark began with the Korean condiment, creating a ssamjang marinade and brushing it on extra-firm tofu before roasting it in the oven.
SF food
#sustainability
LA food
fromEsquire
4 days ago

What We Can Learn from One Restaurant's Quest to Cut Out Plastic

Chef Edward Lee demonstrates that eliminating plastic in restaurants is feasible, as shown by his D.C. restaurant SHIA's successful transition to a plastic-free model.
LA food
fromEsquire
4 days ago

What We Can Learn from One Restaurant's Quest to Cut Out Plastic

Chef Edward Lee demonstrates that eliminating plastic in restaurants is feasible, as shown by his D.C. restaurant SHIA's successful transition to a plastic-free model.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
New York City
fromNew York Post
10 hours ago

NYC's first city-owned grocery store under lefty Mayor Mamdani to open in East Harlem: report

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to open East Harlem's first city-owned grocery store by 2029 to lower food costs for residents.
Dining
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Taking back lunch in New York, one hour at a time | amNewYork

Lunch breaks are diminishing in New York, with many workers eating at their desks and skipping breaks altogether.
Environment
fromNature
1 week ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Did the Bronx's local supermarkets and delis make the safety grade? - Bronx Times

The Bronx Times found that the majority of Bronx food businesses received an A in their most recent inspection, with about six times as many passing than failing scores.
NYC food
fromKqed
1 week ago

East Bay Communities Prepare for Increased Food Demand Amid SNAP Cuts | KQED

"Many times I find myself having to set aside other basic needs my children have in order to prioritize buying food," Garcia said in Spanish.
California
Brooklyn
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Supermarket sweep: Many Bronxites shop around multiple times to get best deals, in and out of borough - Bronx Times

Grocery shopping in the South Bronx requires multiple store visits for fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant food options at reasonable prices.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Public health
fromKqed
4 days ago

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

Low wages for California farmworkers contribute to a public health crisis, impacting their health, families, and communities significantly.
#food-security
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It shouldn't take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang

The UK must prioritize food security and diversify food supply chains to mitigate vulnerabilities exposed by global crises.
New York City
fromCbsnews
10 hours ago

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces site of first New York City-run grocery store

New York City will open its first city-run grocery store at La Marqueta to improve access to affordable food for all residents.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It shouldn't take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang

The UK must prioritize food security and diversify food supply chains to mitigate vulnerabilities exposed by global crises.
New York City
fromCbsnews
10 hours ago

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces site of first New York City-run grocery store

New York City will open its first city-run grocery store at La Marqueta to improve access to affordable food for all residents.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

Why Some 'Healthy' Snacks Might Leave You Hungrier - Tasting Table

Healthy snacks often leave people hungry due to low caloric content and lack of macronutrients.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

A mobile grocery store championing Black-owned brands will soon cruise L.A.

"I found out that I was accepted the day - the literal day after George Floyd was murdered - and this thing that I was so excited about, I instantly stopped caring about it. In the back of my mind, I was just like, 'We need Black-owned grocery stores.'"
LA food
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

San Francisco's new law could put street food vendors out of business: 'This is our job'

New regulations in San Francisco impose costly requirements on food vendors, potentially jeopardizing their ability to operate.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

What You Need to Know: How to Apply for WIC Food Benefits in New York

WIC provides food and nutrition support to low-income women and children, regardless of immigration status.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

How do you convince Americans to eat fish? Disguise it as meat, of course | Arwa Mahdawi

The US seafood consumption is low, prompting innovative marketing strategies to make fish more appealing to consumers.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

Where are Brooklyn's "recreation deserts," and what can be done to fix them? * Brooklyn Paper

"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases."
Brooklyn
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Pulse School: Balancing P-K-S fertility when margins are tight

"The awesome thing with pulse crops is no nitrogen needs... not having to put any nitrogen on a pulse crop is a great starting point," he says, noting that this allows growers to not only meet PKS requirements but, in some cases, build soil fertility for the rotation.
Agriculture
SF food
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

How the Whole-Grain Trend Went Wrong

Refined grains can lead to health issues, while whole grains are promoted for their benefits, though their actual health impact is debated.
#food-insecurity
fromQNS
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Poll: Majority of New Yorkers forced to choose between rent and food amid affordability crisis - QNS

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Online Community Development

How the 'Little Free Pantry' Can Help Feed the Hungry Without Requiring Them to Drive - Streetsblog USA

NYC parents
fromQNS
2 weeks ago

Poll: Majority of New Yorkers forced to choose between rent and food amid affordability crisis - QNS

Many New Yorkers struggle to afford nutritious food while managing basic living expenses amid a growing affordability crisis.
Online Community Development
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How the 'Little Free Pantry' Can Help Feed the Hungry Without Requiring Them to Drive - Streetsblog USA

Micro-pantries are small, community-maintained food compartments addressing food insecurity for people without reliable transportation to traditional food banks.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

5 Fruits And Vegetables To Stock Up On In The Spring - Tasting Table

Buying seasonal produce offers better taste, nutritional value, and lower prices.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Ag Policy Connection: Tackling food waste through a systems approach, with Lori Nikkel

Canada's food waste is a systemic issue, with 46.5% of food produced lost or wasted, necessitating a national food waste strategy.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

San Francisco is losing another major grocery store

Closing a store is not a decision we take lightly, but this store has had performance issues for an extended period of time. We have worked to enhance and remodel the location, but it has not shown the sales and profit needed to continue operations. In fact, despite the best efforts of a great team, we have lost money year over year at this location.
San Francisco
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Residents to grow food on 'unloved' public land

Hounslow Council launches Right to Grow initiative allowing residents to cultivate food on unused public land, becoming only the second London council to adopt this policy.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

One-third of Americans skip meals or other needs to afford health care

Rising health care costs force Americans to reduce spending, skip meals, delay major life decisions like homeownership and parenthood, and postpone retirement.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Row 7 Tinned Vegetables: Redefining Convenience and Flavor

Row 7 Seed Company launches premium canned vegetables bred for exceptional flavor rather than yield, positioning them in produce aisles at $7.99 per tin.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The seafood industry bets Americans will eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry is transforming fish products to resemble popular meat dishes to appeal to American consumers.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Still Buying Seeds For Your Vegetable Garden? Check Out Local Libraries Instead - Here's Why - Tasting Table

Many public libraries, as well as some universities and conservation groups, have seed libraries available for anyone who wants to use them. Libraries will require you to have a valid card, while schools and conservation groups may have different requirements depending on where you are.
Agriculture
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Thousands in New York City must work to keep SNAP food benefits. 'The pressure is on.'

New York's SNAP recipients, including seniors and homeless people, must now meet work requirements or lose food benefits starting June, affecting approximately 123,000 people.
fromNatural Health News
3 months ago

California Moves to Eliminate Ultraprocessed Foods from School Lunches - by 2035

California's "Real Food, Healthy Kids Act" represents the first law in the U.S. to define and ban ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) from public school lunches. As reported by CNN, the bill requires scientists and public health experts to determine which ingredients and additives are most damaging to children's health. These "foods of concern" will then be systematically phased out of school meal programs that serve over 1 billion lunches annually.
Alternative medicine
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Can You Grow A Garden From Grocery Store Produce Seeds? - Tasting Table

Growing vegetables from store-bought seeds is possible but results vary based on produce type, growing method, and post-harvest treatment, with hybrid plants producing different crops than their parent plants.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

How Toronto hopes to revolutionize its school food program | CBC News

Toronto won a Bloomberg Philanthropies innovation challenge, securing $1.4 million to expand its school food program toward universal free meals by 2030 while supporting local farmers and creating community jobs.
fromForbes
1 month ago

The Dense Bean Salad Effect: Why Community Now Drives Growth

Chef Violet Witchel, creator of the now-viral "dense bean salad," didn't build a 3 million strong social media following by chasing virality. She built it by solving a problem. At a time when protein goals were trending and food prices were rising, she noticed something simple: beans were affordable, high-protein, and meal-prep friendly.
Growth hacking
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why food justice isn't being served in America

Food justice advocates often misrepresent South Central Los Angeles as a resource-depleted food desert lacking grocery stores and knowledgeable residents, contradicting anthropological research documenting abundant food retail and community food practices.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why the industry that feeds 8 billion people still can't read its own data

Agriculture's fragmented, incompatible data systems prevent AI from delivering value, despite massive untapped information potential worth $500 billion globally.
#ultra-processed-foods
#polymarket
NYC food
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC's city-owned markets keep food cheap, at a cost

New York's three city-managed public markets operated at a combined $3.6 million loss in 2024 while providing affordable food access and subsidizing below-market vendor rents.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Fill Your Windows With Year-Round Edible Produce

Window farms enable indoor food production in small spaces through vertical hydroponic gardening, with 71% of Americans planning to grow food in 2025 and over 27% choosing indoor methods.
Environment
fromwww.mcall.com
2 months ago

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

Backyard vegetable gardens reduce food-related emissions, improve soil and pollinator habitat, and boost physical, social, emotional, and nutritional health.
California
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

A First-Of-Its-Kind California Law Takes Aim At Ultra-Processed Foods - Tasting Table

California will phase out ultra-processed foods from public school meals under the Real Food, Healthy Kids Act, with full implementation by July 1, 2032.
US politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Silicon Valley low-cost grocer for military families stays open - San Jose Spotlight

The Moffett Federal Airfield Commissary will remain open through 2028, preserving affordable groceries for Bay Area military families.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

How to eat well and within Earth's limits

Dietary choices drive human health and planetary stability; shifting to minimally processed, protein-rich and plant-forward diets reduces emissions, water use, pollution, and premature deaths.
fromNature
3 months ago

Developing super-tortillas to address malnutrition in Latin America

The humble tortilla is an iconic food staple in Mexico. Everyone eats them, regardless of age or income. The ingredients for the tortilla I was frying in this photo have been fermented to include probiotics and prebiotics for gut health. My research focuses on developing such fermented nutraceuticals - nutritious products with pharmaceutical benefits - to help improve people's metabolic health and combat the malnutrition prevalent in some of Mexico's poorest communities.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals

New federal dietary guidelines emphasize protein and full-fat dairy while limiting highly processed foods, complicating school meal implementation due to limited kitchen infrastructure.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

New movement - Let's Grow Canada - intended as an "open door" to Canadian agriculture and food

Let's Grow Canada is a long-term movement to rebuild pride in Canadian agriculture and reconnect Canadians to their food system as a foundation for sector growth.
Food & drink
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Taking Your First Bite of Upcycled Food: Understanding the Certification

Upcycled foods repurpose ingredients that would otherwise be wasted, reducing food waste, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and are identified by an Upcycled Certified label.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why Those Jumbo-Sized Vegetables In The Grocery Store Should Ring Alarm Bells - Tasting Table

Oversized supermarket vegetables often grow quickly, become watery, and lose flavor; choosing average-sized produce yields better taste and tenderness.
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