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Italy Bans Cultivated Meat!

  • Antonio Evans
  • December 7, 2023

In a surprising and controversial move, Italy has enacted a law, as announced by Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, which bans the production, distribution, and import of cultivated meat. Effective immediately, this decision has sparked a significant debate among food enthusiasts, culinary... Read More »

The Dawn of a New Era in Meat Consumption

  • Antonio Evans
  • December 6, 2023

The Dawn of a New Era in Meat Consumption Hey there, food lovers! Get ready for a revolutionary change in food technology. Imagine enjoying a juicy burger or sizzling sausage, but with a twist – it's lab-grown! That's right, lab-grown meat, once a concept of science fiction, is on track to become... Read More »

COP28 Declaration: Sustainable Agriculture

  • Antonio Evans
  • December 3, 2023

Unveiling the COP28 Declaration - A Gastronomic Journey into Climate Action The COP28 summit marks a pivotal moment in climate action, highlighting the critical role of food systems in the fight against global warming. With world leaders endorsing a groundbreaking declaration, sustainable agricultu... Read More »

The Corn Belt’s New Claim to Fame

  • Antonio Evans
  • November 30, 2023

Once primarily a food and feed crop, corn has seen a meteoric rise as a biofuel source, with ethanol production in the United States now consuming nearly 40% of the nation's corn crop. This paradigm shift, which began asserting itself more robustly in the mid-2000s, is on the cusp of another transfo... Read More »

The Economic and Health Implications of HPAI for the Poultry Industry

  • Antonio Evans
  • November 30, 2023

The poultry sector is currently facing a significant challenge that transcends typical market fluctuations or consumer trends. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has, as of September 21, 2023, resulted in the loss of approximately 40 million birds in the United States alone. The economic reper... Read More »

The Dark Side of Avocado Craze: Environmental and Human Costs

  • Antonio Evans
  • November 28, 2023

Avocados, known for their creamy texture and health benefits, have become a staple in kitchens worldwide. However, this popularity, driven by demand in the United States, has negative consequences for Mexico's environment and communities, revealing a complex issue beyond the enjoyment of food. The ... Read More »

Hormel’s Getting its Ass Kicked Again

  • Antonio Evans
  • November 16, 2023

The Core of Hormel's Predicament Let's face it, nobody's a fan of Hormel or their ilk, but unfortunately, they're a necessary evil in our food chain.  You want to eat, they provide you the carcass no questions asked. At the heart of Hormel's current mess is the dreaded avian flu, the pathogenic... Read More »

How an Animal Lover Learned to Hunt & Kill Dinner

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 29, 2017

Lily Raff McCaulou was raised as an animal lover in Takoma Park, Maryland, and educated at left-leaning Wesleyan University. McCaulou was raised as a gun-fearing environmentalist adhering to the principle that harming animals is wrong. But then something happened. In in her early twenties, McCaul... Read More »

Organic and Whole Foods vs Conventional Foods and GMOs (Infographic)

  • FriendsEAT
  • July 28, 2017

Eating organically has been an increasing trend over the past decade, but often, consumers don't know what constitutes organic food, and what does not. They may not also know the advantages and disadvantages to eating organic as opposed to eating conventional foods, such as the increased risk of foo... Read More »

How to go meatless

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • July 24, 2017

Going vegetarian can be quite a feat. It is can be quite difficult to wean yourself off the desire for meats. This is intended as a small guide to help out those who are looking to change their lifestyle. If you are vegetarian and have good tips, please drop us a line in the comments. You never know... Read More »

Resistant Killer Bugs: An Epic Medical Catastrophe Looms

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 22, 2017

We at FriendsEat, along with scores of online publications, public health experts, and consumer advocacy groups, have discussed for years the imminent danger associated with the continued abusive use of antibiotics in industrial farming. Healthy cattle and poultry are routinely injected with antibi... Read More »

Oceans Of Garbage (Infographic)

  • FriendsEAT
  • July 21, 2017

I do believe in Karma: everything we do comes back to us. Pollution is one of the major problems that we are facing. Today's infographic will show you shocking statistics on water pollution. In here you'll be able to understand why karma is really true. People are eating their trash! This is in fac... Read More »

How to Avoid GMO’s When Dining Out

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 7, 2017

Thanks to downright evil (pronounced the Richard Burton-esque way: "ee-vill") companies like Monsanto, genetically modified ingredients have become so hopelessly ensconced in our food supply that it's virtually impossible to eat any foods that are GMO free. About 80 percent of all processed food on... Read More »

List of GMO-Free Foods

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 6, 2017

Despite mandatory GMO labeling in more than 60 countries around the world, last year, a California ballot measure that would have required labeling of genetically modified/engineered food was narrowly defeated. [caption id="attachment_146322" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The battle for labeling... Read More »

Manhattan House in Manhattan Beach, California

  • Antonio Evans
  • August 3, 2016

Chef Diana Stavaridis is the executive chef of Manhattan House in Manhattan Beach, California, where they proudly serve sustainable, natural, local, and non-GMO products whenever possible. Chef Diana has helped in conceptualizing this gastropub from the ground up. We were fortunate to get an intervi... Read More »

10 Vegetables and Herbs You Can Eat And Regrow In Your Kitchen

  • Spence Cooper
  • December 3, 2015

Some herbs and vegetables such as garlic, onions, and lettuce, are such basic ingredients in dishes and used so frequently that before you seem to notice, they've vanished from your refrigerator's crisper. [caption id="attachment_147208" align="aligncenter" width="700"] One man's garbage is the sam... Read More »

The Skim Milk Scam

  • Spence Cooper
  • September 25, 2015

In 1980, the USDA's first dietary guidelines suggested: "If you prefer whole milk to skim milk you can reduce your intake of fat from foods other than milk." [caption id="attachment_144884" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The Truth with Skim Milk[/caption] Then in 1985, the USDA recommended a swi... Read More »

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