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Study Finds We Need More Plants as We Age
September 10, 2024
New research looks at the impact different diets have on the human brain as we age, suggesting the older we…
New Changes to SNAP Benefits Could Allow States to Restrict Purchases of Soda and Candy
September 10, 2024
Proposed changes would allow states more leeway in restricting SNAP benefits, including what beneficiaries can purchase through the program.
Person holding three LARABAR and FlapBar energy bar packages
September 10, 2024
An investigation into the ingredients in natural and organic energy bars points to a mountain of deceit and potentially dangerous…
Workers in Poultry Plants Don't Have Regular Access to Bathrooms, New Report Shows
September 10, 2024
Workers at poultry plants are afraid to tell regulatory agencies about their health concerns, according to a new report from…
Whole Foods Retains 'Whole Paycheck' Image
September 10, 2024
Despite promises to lower prices, Whole Foods Market still faces competition with Costco and Trader Joe's following the chain's acquisition…
Antibiotic Use in Livestock Declines, Chicken Industry Leads the Charge
September 10, 2024
A new report from the National Resources Defense Council says antibiotics used in livestock are finally on the decline, but…
'Systemic Horrors': Rampant Animal Abuse Caught on Film at Tyson Chicken Supplier
September 10, 2024
A new undercover investigation reveals unthinkable animal abuse at a Tyson Foods chicken supplier in Virginia.
Vegan School Lunches Could Become the Norm in Nation's 2nd Largest School District Next Year
September 10, 2024
After a successful pilot program, Los Angeles' largest school district is expanding its offerings of vegan school lunches to 35…
California's Watershed 2015 Egg Law Faces Supreme Court Challenge
September 10, 2024
Twelve egg-producing states are challenging the 2015 California law known as Prop 2, which grants egg-laying hens more cage room.
USDA's Final Rule on GMOs Will Leave Many Foods Unlabeled
September 10, 2024
A new study from the University of Kent shows that people are motivated by taste and health benefits rather than…
Chipotle Mexican Grill Starts the Search for a New CEO After Founder Steps Down
September 10, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill founder Steve Ells has agreed to step down as CEO after two years of struggle for the…
Mega Meat Producer Nabs Vegan Field Roast to Align With Its Sustainable Protein 'Vision'
September 10, 2024
Field Roast is being acquired by Canada's Maple Leaf Foods as the meat producer sets its sights on the booming…
Cheaper Veggies and Taxes on Meat Could Save Thousands of Lives Each Year
September 10, 2024
Two new studies point to the benefits of access to fresh fruits and veggies to prevent some of the most…
Where to find the best sparkling wine
September 10, 2024
Trento Ferrari sparkling wine blurs the line between luxury and sustainable viticulture.
Organic Chicken Pioneer Triples Production as Demand Skyrockets
September 10, 2024
Whole Foods supplier Bell & Evans just broken ground on a new organic chicken processing plant to fulfill increasing consumer…