Genetically Modified Rice Uses Less Fertilizer, Produces More Food
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:11:10 +0000
Researchers in China have found a way to make genetically modified rice that needs less fertilizer.
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Are Plant-Based Producers Milking It At The Expense of Dairy Farmers?
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:05:17 +0000
Recent controversies about the definition of “milk” have made the news. Now the dairy industry wants the federal government to restrict use of the “milk” label to fluid “obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows.” What’s really going on here?
Stepping Stones For Sustainable Food Systems
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 30 May 2022 18:15:01 +0000
Livestock — especially cows — emit large amounts of methane, so reducing the dependence on eating meat is imperative to mitigating global greenhouse gas emissions.
Neat Foods Is Sweetened By Its Newest Investor, Leonardo DiCaprio
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 02 May 2022 18:00:22 +0000
The actor & climate activist joins Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton in backing the vertically integrated plant-based food company.
Big Food & Beverage Needs To Detox From Its Plastic Addiction!
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:16 +0000
Profits masked as safety concerns make plastic packaging rampant in the food and beverage industry. Unfortunately, there is no one-fits-all solution to sustainable packaging.
Anthony Gismondi: The Cowichan Valley has become a special place for wine
Credit to Author: Anthony Gismondi| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 18:00:19 +0000
The Cowichan Valley is Canada’s only ‘cool’ maritime Mediterranean climate with enough growing-degree days to support several vinifera varieties.
Read morePat and Os: Living on the Veg — A seasonal spotlight on ravishing, roasted radishes
Credit to Author: Stephen Snelgrove| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:30:52 +0000
Patrick Do and Osric Chau: Bringing the roasted radish from the chorus line into the spotlight, making a Batman out of our red, globed Robins
Read moreRecipe: Cauliflower steak with Za’atar dressing
Credit to Author: Aleesha Harris| Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:00:21 +0000
Created by James Kennedy, the executive chef of R+D Kitchen By White Spot, this flavourful entrée sees Middle Eastern and North African spices mingle for a “wonderful warming and balanced meal experience.” The gluten-free and vegan-friendly dish is a taste of what diners can expect from the innovative culinary destination at Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby, […]
Read moreEasy spring recipes: 5 stress-free celebratory eats
Credit to Author: Aleesha Harris| Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:00:25 +0000
With the aim of gathering around a table with family and friends, we asked a few local chefs to dish on their favourite stress-free celebratory spring recipes.
Read moreReview: Vancouver's ramen offering keeps getting better
Credit to Author: Mia Stainsby| Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:44:55 +0000
Ramen, like sushi, slipped into Vancouver culture and now it’s a near necessity on chilly, rain-soaked days.
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