What’s in a Name? Food Labels, Explained
Food labels can be difficult to understand and interpret, so we’ve created a glossary of some common ones that you’ll see at the grocery store.
In this special series, we investigate the wide world of food fraud and fakery—and explore the technology poised to make supply chains more transparent.
Opinion: It’s Time to Stop Underestimating the Scope of Food Fraud
Food fraud affects many more products than consumers know, and not just in high-cost foods such as honey and whiskey.
Here are some common examples of food frauds and fakes you could come into contact with at grocery stores around the world.
Regenerative Food Certification: Gold Standard or Greenwashing?
For the growing movement of eaters looking to align their values with their plates, what does it mean when you purchase regenerative certified food? And can global certification systems find common ground in their definitions?
The World Could Lose Half of all Farms by 2100
A new study says that half of all farms globally will disappear by the end of the century, while the average size of existing farms will double. Here’s why that’s a problem.
Tinned Fish is Trending. But Can You Trust the Label?
The vintage staple is cool again, thanks to social media influencers and trendy shops. But is the fish as good for the environment as it might claim?
Kill Pen Scammers are Preying on Horse Lovers
As the number of equines getting sent across US borders for slaughter continues to drop, horse traders have found a lucrative new income stream that’s just as abusive.
Solar Projects on Farmland Meet Community Opposition in the Midwest
As communities look to green energy infrastructure, farmers and developers often find themselves on opposite sides of the deal.
