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Modern health advocates are embracing what American colonists ate 250 years ago: locally sourced whole foods, organ meats, and minimally processed ingredients. It turns out our Founding Fathers knew something about nutrition that we're just rediscovering today.
Democrats, Republicans, and independents overwhelmingly agree that ultra-processed foods harm health and want government action. A new study reveals rare cross-party support for policies like testing food additives and banning artificial dyes.
Democrats, Republicans, and independents agree on something surprising: ultra-processed foods need regulation. A new research collection shows bipartisan support for food safety reforms could finally spark real change.
Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.
Scientists at the University of Missouri have turned South American purple corn into a stable, healthy alternative to petroleum-based food dyes. The breakthrough could transform how America colors everything from juice boxes to sports drinks.
Scientists discovered people eating unprocessed foods consumed 57% more food by weight yet took in 330 fewer calories than those eating ultra-processed foods. The findings reveal humans have built-in "nutritional intelligence" that guides us toward balanced diets when we eat whole foods.
All Faiths Food Bank is recruiting 800 volunteers to staff 60 mobile food pantries across Florida this summer, when families face their highest need. Last year, 3,200 "Hunger Heroes" contributed 59,000 hours to fight local hunger.
A food critic is celebrating Route 66's 100th birthday by eating 66 plates across eight states in eight days. The new series launches September 11th, proving America's best bites aren't always in fancy restaurants. ---
A semitruck loaded with 20,000 pounds of food arrived at a St. George food pantry, launching a nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday. The donation will provide 15,000 meals to 9,000 people facing food insecurity.
The American Red Cross and South Texas Food Bank are urgently seeking volunteers in Laredo, where volunteers carry out 90% of Red Cross humanitarian work. With emergencies striking every 8 minutes nationwide, local teams need community members ready to help before disaster strikes.
After a decade of secret R&D, Wisconsin's Sargento just solved a problem nobody thought possible: making American cheese from actual cheese. The natural version hits shelves nationwide this month, offering the same gooey melt without the 17-ingredient list.
A food rescue organization in Omaha has redirected 10 million pounds of perfectly good food from landfills to hungry families over the past 12 years. Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue proves that hunger isn't about food shortage but better distribution.
A solar-powered mobile farmers market is helping tackle food insecurity in Southeast San Diego, and now a $10 million food hub will make fresh food access permanent. Project New Village is proving that communities can build lasting wealth through food justice.
A Kentucky food bank rescued nearly 150,000 pounds of fresh food from retailers in just six months while launching a new volunteer program to help thousands of seniors. The expansion turns would-be waste into hope for families struggling with food insecurity.
Japan and South Korea are pouring billions into food technology, creating the world's first dedicated government strategies to transform how food is grown, produced, and distributed. These bold moves could reshape global food systems while tackling hunger and sustainability challenges.
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South Africa just published its first national framework for food donation, clearing up confusion that sent millions of tonnes of safe food to landfills instead of hungry families. The new standard could help feed a nation where nearly two-thirds of households struggle with food insecurity.
A food company from Colombia just became one of ten global winners of NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge, developing 3D-printed meal technology that could feed astronauts on three-year Mars missions. The breakthrough proves Latin American innovation can compete with the world's top research institutions.
Thailand's food sector is experiencing major growth as consumers demand healthier, longer-living options. Entrepreneurs are transforming traditional factories into smart, sustainable operations that prioritize wellness without sacrificing taste.
After three years of work, Michelin-star chef Geoffrey Zakarian has transformed hospital meals at Tampa General, replacing boxed shakes and seed oils with fresh comfort food. His mission: prove that real food can actually help patients heal.
New medical guidelines reveal that adding more fiber to your diet works better than drugstore creams for treating hemorrhoids, a painful condition affecting over half of Americans over 50. The simple pantry solution is gaining support from digestive health experts nationwide.
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