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“Eat Half as Much Meat”, New UN Report Says to World’s Richest Nations

Jill Ettinger — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:51:44 +0000

Scientists from the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) are urging citizens of the richest nations on earth to reduce meat intake by half, in order to thwart any further damage to the environment.

Trimming Fiscal Fat Could Lead to Massive Meat Shortage

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:56:59 +0000

Spending cuts issued by the Obama administration that will go into effect in May could bring a halt to U.S. meat and poultry production, reports Reuters.

Where’s the (Hacked) Beef? Techies and Foodies Partner to Solve Meat Industry Issues

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:30:44 +0000

Last week, a tech industry "hackathon" called Hack//Meat worked on a collaborative piece of software designed to improve some of the challenges the meat industry currently faces, reports Grist.

USDA Assigns “Limitless” Amount of Meat and Grains to School Lunches

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:39:11 +0000

In a confusing move that will affect the health of the nation's children, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that the department is lifting the limits on the amounts of grain and meat products allowed in school lunches.

USDA Inspections Down by 60 Percent on Imported Meat, Investigation Finds

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:00:01 +0000

A recent investigation conducted by Food Safety News found that USDA inspections of foreign meat imports to the U.S. have declined by more than 60 percent since 2008.

Cambridge Study Finds Major Health Benefits in Decreased Meat Consumption

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:24:35 +0000

New research coming out of Cambridge University suggests cutting meat consumption in half would lead to significant health benefits including a reduction in the number of cases of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Thiel Foundation Invests in Lab-Grown Meat (But Can You Buy it Through PayPal?)

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:12:37 +0000

More funding and scientific developments are making the potential for lab-grown meat a very likely scenario.

Most Everyone You Know Wants Antibiotics Out of Meat Says Consumer Reports

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:00:06 +0000

A new report released by Consumer Reports finds that most Americans want meat products that are sold in supermarkets to be antibiotic-free. The report, titled "Meat On Drugs: The Overuse of Antibiotics in Food Animals and What Supermarkets and Consumers Can Do to Stop It," cites that 86 percent of those polled think antibiotic-free meat should be sold in major supermarket outlets, and more than one-third of those consumers would pay more money for it.

USDA Investigates Salmonella Outbreak in Beef

Erin Shaw — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:00:31 +0000

The USDA is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella that originated with beef products sold throughout the Northeast at Hannaford grocery stores. Tracing the outbreak source up the supply chain is complicated by weak record-keeping standards for grocers' beef products.

Army’s New Sandwich Fights Decay, Stays Fresh for Two Years

Erin Shaw — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:00:01 +0000

The US Army's new pocket sandwiches evade moisture and bacteria with high-tech preservation techniques that stifle bacteria and mold growth. Packaging and ingredients reduce waste and offer more portability and flavor for soldiers in intense combat situations.