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...
A Battle is Brewing in California Over State Pesticide Plan
A battle is brewing between California’s organic farmers and the state government over a pest management program...
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"...
INFOGRAPHIC: The Cost of Food Waste
Did you know that every year about 1.3 billion tons of food go to waste? That's about a third of all food produced...
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...
16-Year-Old Student Uses Fruit Flies to Investigate Benefits of Organic Produce
Anyone who has ever taken a course in biology or left produce out on the counter for a little too long will recognize...
Data From Google Earth Helps to Uncover Chicago’s Hidden Urban Farms
Google Earth has already been helpful in such endeavors as monitoring the destruction of the Amazon rainforest...
Amazing Organic FreshPaper Keeps Your Produce From Rotting
There are few things more disappointing than reaching into your refrigerator for a nice fresh piece of produce...
Culinary Misfits Rescue Fruits & Veggies that Supermarkets and Restaurants Reject
Beauty is only skin deep - but try telling that to supermarkets who reject an apple or carrot with even the slightest...
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...
The NYC Green Cart Fresh Food Pack is a Handy Recipe Book for Local Fruits and Veggies
NYC's green carts - you know, those vendors you see on street corners selling fresh fruits and veggies? - are a...
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...
“Living Goods” Barcode App Makes Buying Local a Breeze
How many miles did your lunch travel to get to your plate? Even if we eat organic and fresh, most of us don’t...