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Increasing transparency through food dialogues
Published on November 29, 2012
The Food Dialogues - New York, sponsored by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) on Nov. 15 is “food for thought” and available for viewing. -
Getting a clear picture on façade transparency
Published on February 24, 2014
Communities can create welcoming places by setting clear transparency standards that are easy to understand. -
How can food businesses be transparent?
Published on September 11, 2020
Consumers are critical of food industry claims. Increasingly, businesses need to prove what they say is true by being transparent. -
Transparency starts by treating speakers fairly in meetings
Published on November 17, 2013
Well-managed local units of government work hard to maintain government transparency. By being open and transparent, they present a more favorable view of government to those that fund it through special assessments and general property taxes. -
Professional chefs predict the hottest food trends for 2018
Published on December 18, 2017
Each year the National Restaurant Association (NRA), major grocery store outlets, food magazines and others offer predictions for the hottest food trends for the upcoming year. -
Alberto Alemanno
Lead Instructor, Summer Academy in Spain
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Global food trends
Published on October 21, 2016
Consumers increasingly interested in healthy eating. -
Good Food Life: Sam Larson
Published on September 14, 2015
Sam Larson, Executive Butcher, Montello Meat Market - Grand Rapids -
Food security through collective impact
Published on February 3, 2014
Working toward collective action and success within the food system allows stakeholder to address complex food access challenges. -
Corruption and Food Security in India
Published on September 13, 2017
Neha Middela's essay for Youth World Food Prize highlights issues with food security in India. -
Food label claims: Clearing up the confusion
Published on September 5, 2018
Consumers are focused on looking for a products shelf-life and how healthy the ingredients are above all else. Ease in reading the label and product health benefits are paramount for local artisan food manufacturers. -
USDA Food Safety Inspection Service releases new Salmonella Action Plan
Published on January 13, 2014
The Food Safety Inspection Service reports aggressive and comprehensive steps detailed in the Salmonella Action Plan that will protect consumers by making meat and poultry products safer. -
Millennials in agriculture – Part 2
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing. -
Breakfast on the Farm organizers are seeking 2018 host farms
Published on November 3, 2017
Want to join the effort to increase transparency in agriculture? Michigan State University Extension is looking for farm families who are interested in hosting a Breakfast on the Farm event next year. -
Race and Food Sovereignty - an on-going conversation
Published on December 8, 2015
A recent panel on Race and Food Sovereignty hosted by the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems brought in leaders from around the state to speak on how their organizations are working toward food sovereignty in their communities. -
MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers are seeking host farms for 2020
Published on September 20, 2019
Since 2009, forty Breakfast on the Farm events have been held in Michigan. After a one year break, Michigan State University Extension is once again looking for host farm families. -
Millennials in Agriculture
Published on December 7, 2017
Millennials will make up 75% of the workforce in 2025. This article combines a two part story originally published by MSU Extension about how millennials will impact the food industry as food producers as well as consumers.
