New study finds microplastics in fruits and vegetables
A recent study published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed that microplastics are absorbed in...
Natufia’s hydroponic garden embraces farm-to-table eating
Farm-to-table is a practice that includes collecting food as close to the source as possible, therefore ensuring...
Are you accidentally eating the toxic parts of fruits and veggies?
Nearly every reference to healthy eating will list fresh fruits and vegetables at the top of the must-eat list....
This AI food truck could bring fresh produce directly to you
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is trending worldwide, which is why it is also a prominent component...
How to cook and enjoy 10 types of squash other than pumpkin
‘Tis the season for pies, soups, breads and fall produce. Whether you roast, puree, bake or sauté it, squash...
Farmscape helps communities embrace urban farming
The majority of the world’s population lives in cities, and thanks to the rising monetary and environmental costs...
The Seasonal Food Guide helps you store, cook and enjoy seasonal produce
When you cook at home, there is nothing better than using fresh, seasonal produce as ingredients in your recipes....
Everything you need to know about online farmers markets
Online farmers markets are becoming increasingly popular with the rise in demand for locally sourced produce. With...
How to grow a lush garden in your tiny kitchen windowsill
Envision a garden — you probably picture rows of corn neatly spaced across a field or lettuce coming to life...
Fight food waste with these 11 ways to use leftover greens before they spoil
While they are chock-full of nutrients, greens such as spinach, kale, chard and romaine typically do not make for...
The ugly truth about the imperfect food movement
The imperfect food movement continues to rise in popularity as companies, like Imperfect Produce in Silicon Valley,...
Antarctic greenhouse celebrates their first harvest of lettuce, radishes, and cucumbers
Fresh, local produce may be a rarity in Antarctica, but one indoor farm near a research station there just welcomed...
This plant-based coating makes fruits and veggies last up to four times longer
How do you preserve fruits and vegetables after harvest? Generally, you need cold temperatures. But what if there...
The “most technologically-sophisticated commercial indoor farm in the world” will grow 30X more produce
As our technology is advancing, so are our farms. Indoor farming company Bowery is constructing what they describe...
‘Food in the Nude’ project helps New Zealand supermarket reduce plastic use
A New Zealand grocery store is attempting to slash its plastic use creatively with a new "Food in the Nude" project....
Should hydroponic veggies be labeled organic?
Does produce grown hydroponically deserve the organic label? Some organic farmers don't think so, and they gathered...
Quebec food waste program to rescue 30.8 million pounds of food
Sending leftover food from grocery stores to food banks may seem like a simple answer to food waste, but management...
Seed-Saving 101: How to harvest and store herb, tomato, and berry seeds
Another great aspect of harvest season is that it’s the time of year when most plants go to seed, thus ensuring...
Walmart introduces line of “ugly” fruit to combat food waste
The largest grocer in America recognizes that beauty is only skin deep when it comes to “ugly” fruits and vegetables....
Fleet Farming transforms suburban lawns into sustainable gardens
Front lawns are all too common across the United States, yet they produce a huge amount of pollution through absorbing...
Interactive Future Food District is the heart of the Milan Expo 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1M2ha4oiWs The Future Food District will include three distinct areas - Supermarket,...
‘Skitchen’ photo series shows fruits and veggies shreddin’ the gnar
“Skitchen” is the follow-up to his kitschy retro series using cassette tapes reimagined as new objects, including...
This solar-powered device keeps fruits and veggies fresh without a fridge
If you’re in the produce business, getting your goods to the market while they're still fresh is imperative....
INFOGRAPHIC: Make Fresh Food Last Longer
Wasted food is more than just wasted money. Every time you toss uneaten produce in the compost, it causes unnecessary environmental...
Toshiba’s ‘Clean’ Factory Farm Produces 3 Million Bags of Lettuce a Year Without Sunlight or Soil
Does Toshiba hold the key to the future of factory farming? The massive tech giant recently unveiled their incredible "clean"...
Koa Produces World’s First “Organic” Bottled Water
If the concept of bottled water strikes you as an environmental disaster, hold onto your reusable canteen - a company...
The Mattapan Mobile Farmstand Uses Pedal-Power To Bring the Farmers Market To Your Door
Farmers market produce is always better than the grocery store, but it's not always as convenient. A Boston-based...
City Farm: South Providence’s Urban Agriculture Transformation
City Farm finds its home in the heart of South Providence. It is an area with a turbulent history of conflict and...
Three Rivers Prefab itHouse is a Modern and Efficient Upgrade to Camping
The Three Rivers itHouse is the basic model home for Taalman Koch's prefabricated system. With 2 bedrooms and a...
Football Stadium for Fruit Made From Recycled Produce Crates
This fruitalicious sculpture by Netherlands-based artist Helmut Smits has got us thinking about how we can transform...