Considerations to transform nutrition & food issues
Five takeaways for better nutrition in South Asia—and beyond By: Felipe F. Dizon & Anna Leigh Josephson This content was originally published on the World …
Is being cooped up longer preferred?
Are slow-growing chickens better? By Dr Alison Van Eenennaam Originally posted on Biobeef Blog February 8, 2017 Many agricultural scientists research ways to make agriculture more sustainable. …
Getting FOIAed:
U.S. organic-backed group targets another Saskatchewan researcher Written by Kelvin Heppner Originally posted on RealAgriculture, May 31, 2017 The U.S. anti-GMO activist organization that has targeted …
What does “natural” & “healthy” labelling even mean?
What’s in a Name? FDA Working to Define “Natural” and Redefine “Healthy” By: Lisa R. Schlessinger and A. Bryan Endres From the Department of Agricultural and …
The Skinny on Future Canadian Food Label Changes
SAIFood is always concerned about the use of food labels and what message they convey to consumers. The label which can be the most confusing …
#1 Post of the Year: Stuart’s Beef with A&W
I miss A&W’s onion rings. The reason I miss them is that I no longer buy food at their chain of restaurants. A&W has initiated …
#2 Post of the Year: Risk Management vs. Risk Avoidance:
Have you heard? Glyphosate could kill you. Well, that’s not the full story, but it caught your attention didn’t it? On March 20th the World …
#3 Post of the Year: Human Health Benefits of Genetically Modified Flax Oil
Could a GM flax oil help treat breast cancer? The health benefits of flax consumption, such as the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, have been known …