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What Is Vertical Farming, and What Are Its Benefits?

Sep 17, 2024 - Emily Newton

Agriculture is an essential industry — after all, people need food to survive. It also has deep, complicated connections to climate change, both in contributing to it and in suffering from its effects. As climate…

6 Innovative Food Processing Technologies That Changed the World

Jul 23, 2024 - Ellie Gabel

Food processing technologies have existed since humanity began using fire and rudimentary tools to cook meats, grind grains for flour and extend the shelf life of perishable goods. Of course, the industry has dramatically evolved…

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Lab-Grown Meat: Science, Progress and Commercialization

Jul 18, 2024 - Ellie Gabel

Dietary trends are all the rage, and scientists are catching on. However, they are driven by more than social media buzzwords to respond to people worrying about their meat consumption. Raising animals to slaughter has…

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The Transportation of Milk: How Dairy Gets From Farm to Table

Nov 29, 2023 - Lou Farrell

Everyone knows where milk comes from, but how does it get from the cow — or goat, sheep or buffalo — to the consumer’s glass? The transportation of milk happens along a cold chain, meaning…

Exciting Developments in the Vegan Food Market

Nov 2, 2023 - Lou Farrell

What are some interesting and innovative things that have happened in the vegan food market? Learn about them here.

Top 5 Smart Farming Technology Innovations

Top 5 Smart Farming Technology Innovations

Sep 28, 2023 - Ellie Gabel

Smart farming technology is transforming the industry, helping farmers improve their productivity and the quality of their products.

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The Problem With the Ghost Kitchen Business Model

Sep 12, 2023 - Ellie Gabel

Invoking thoughts of haunted restaurants, a ghost kitchen operates somewhere beyond the physical realm — the digital world of online food ordering apps. But beyond the spooky name, there’s something else going on that doesn’t…

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5 of the Best POS Systems for Food Trucks

Aug 16, 2023 - Ellie Gabel

The right POS system can streamline the customer experience and make operations easier. What is the best POS system for food trucks?

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Smart Farming Tech Boosts Crop Yields for More Successful Harvests

Jul 4, 2023 - Emily Newton

Modern farming involves using drones, hydroponics, automation and IoT connection, allowing growers to improve crop yields.

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Is the Glycerin in Food Vegan?

Mar 23, 2023 - Lou Farrell

The glycerin in food usually comes from vegetable oil or animal tallow. Which means it isn’t always vegan. Do you know what foods contain glycern?

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What Are Preservatives, and Are They Safe to Eat?

Mar 21, 2023 - Lou Farrell

Many people are under the impression that preservatives are dangerous to eat. What are preservatives, really? And which ones should people avoid?

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Which Species to Raise in an Aquaponics System

Mar 3, 2023 - Lou Farrell

Some species perform better in an aquaponics system than others. Here are the plants and fishes that thrive in aquaponics setups.