Selected Articles
Exactly how big is the U.S. food industry?
The U.S. food industry is estimated to be worth about $1.157 trillion. According to the USDA, this accounted for roughly 5.4% to [...]
5 problems with monocrop agriculture
Monocrop agriculture, also known as monoculture, is the practice of growing a single crop over a large area of land. This method [...]
What is Cellular Agriculture?
Cellular agriculture is the field of producing agricultural products, such as meat, dairy, and eggs, using cell culture techniques instead of traditional [...]
Problems with the use of plastic in the food industry
Despite some advances, the food industry's use of plastic is expanding as quickly as is demand for it. On one hand, plastics [...]
AI and Automation in the Fast Food Industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are rapidly transforming the fast food industry. Major chains like Chipotle, McDonald's, and Yum! Brands are embracing [...]
What is the California Fast Food Council?
In 2022 California Governor Gavin Newsome signed into law a new labor code (Section 1470—a) that would establish the CA Fast Food [...]
When frozen fish is better than fresh fish
The quality of frozen fish can be just as good as fresh fish, and in some cases it can even be better. [...]
What does “Peak Food” mean and is it a problem?
Peak food refers to the point at which the global agricultural system reaches maximum production capacity, after which output begins to decline. [...]
McDonalds is testing its “robot restaurant” concept – will customers like it?
McDonald's, the world's largest fast food chain, has launched a new automated store format that is set to change the way customers [...]
The pros and the cons of GMO foods
GMO (genetically modified organism) foods are foods that have been genetically modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering techniques. This allows scientists [...]
