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The Annandale, VA-based Aquaponics Association is out with an article touting its growing methods as “solutions to foodborne illness outbreaks.” The Aquaponics Association is a nonprofit organization that cultivates aquaponics through “education, advocacy, and connection.”  Written by the Aquaponics Association’s Victoria Mirowsky, the article notes that there are more than 250 identified foodborne diseases that…

We’ve all heard of carrot cake, but you’ll be surprised at how many other vegetables will work in a sweet bake, from beetroot and sweet potato to parsnips and even sweetcorn Which vegetables work best in sweet bakes? Emma, Suffolk “I don’t know why we stopped at carrots,” says baker Lily Jones, founder of Lily…

The Israel-based company recently started high-profile sesame seed partnerships with Sabra and Dipasa, and plans a concentrated pea protein launch later this year. Top Featured Tags: – Food Press Release Distribution Service

STEC-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is rarer in adults than children but causes more severe disease and death in older people, according to a study. Researchers looked at HUS caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in 96 adults in France during 2009 to 2017. A total of 69 of the patients had underlying health conditions. HUS…

Spiced mutton, barbecued pineapple, toasted coconut, sweet potato, chillies and flatbread – the perfect West-Indian sharing dish for a summer celebration Get the hard work done in advance, then all you need to do is cook the roti, serve up and allow people to assemble as they want. It’s the perfect West Indian summer sharing…

After rejecting an unsolicited takeover offer in October, the nation’s third-largest chicken producer has reportedly hired advisers and is attracting interest from smaller poultry providers. Top Featured Tags: – Food Press Release Distribution Service

‘Thick, striped rounds of aubergine baked with loads of olive oil and salt until tender and velvety, then topped with finely diced macerated tomato’ Years ago, I did a workshop in a church hall that smelled of milky tea and damp carpet. One of the various exercises was to write a short story, a page…

Preventing food waste at the source remains a priority over simply diverting it from disposal, panelists said during a discussion on setting and reaching national food waste targets, part of the recent NYC Food Waste Fair. Top Featured Tags: – Food Press Release Distribution Service

Immersion blenders, or hand blenders as they’re sometimes called, are key to making super-smooth soups, smoothies, pesto, and even homemade baby food. Or, with a quick pulse, to roughly chop ingredients for salsa, guac, and other dips. They’re much more compact and easy to use than traditional blenders or food processors—literally a handheld stick that…

Here’s something to sip on: nonalcoholic cocktails. The next time you’re craving a booze-free beverage that’s refreshing, flavorful, and admittedly far more interesting than seltzer water mixed with a splash of cran or OJ, turn to these 22 recipes. From variations on homemade lemonade to a fizzy cooler that features a generous scoop of homemade…

If you ever visit my house, you’ll notice that the armrests of most sofas and chairs are strategically covered with throw blankets. This isn’t a fashion statement—it’s to deter my mischievous cats from sinking their claws into the fabric. Any cat owner will tell you that all the scratching posts in the world won’t make…

In the two months since Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill (SB) 21-079 to deregulate direct to consumer meat sales, there’s not been any sign of a new industry taking off.  Work on writing rules and drafting animal share agreements may be holding things up. Polis, a “Food Freedom” advocate since his days representing…

All salad dressings require a balance of texture and flavour, but you’ll be surprised with how peanut butter, avocado, mango, tahini and miso may transform your repertoire A good salad dressing adds new dimensions to a dish even with a single spoonful. It’s usually made with an emulsion of oil, but there are many other…

Nearly two in three shoppers choose foods made with clean ingredients, with a preference for natural sweeteners, flavors and preservatives, according to a survey from the International Food Information Council. Top Featured Tags: – Food Press Release Distribution Service

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has dropped criminal action against meat supplier Russell Hume because of a “technical legal error” made during the investigation. The investigation into the meat supplier began in January 2018 because of food hygiene issues. The firm went into administration with up to 300 jobs lost shortly afterward. At the time,…