Musings on sustainable food systems, agriculture vs. agroecology, and more!
Do you know how much waste you produce? Would you want to know? Artist Gregg Segal’s impressive project ‘Seven Days of Waste’ impressively hold a mirror to our consumerist society and make you reflect. Truth be told, I try to minimize my waste and was fortunate in Sweden with an comprehensive recycling system in front … Continue reading An Eye-Opener on Waste and an Ear-Opener on Marketing Strategies
¡Hola, amig@s! Anybody grilling now at the height of summer? Then the first article might be interesting for you. In fact, all of today’s haul is extremely interesting – there doesn’t seem to be any lag in food news due to summer/vacation time! This is what I was reading today: Mark Bittman (or rather, his … Continue reading Burgers, Cafeterias and Food Waste!
I was hoping to be able to write some substantial pieces from here in Granada, but time seems to be flying away from me and I am trying to maximize my Spanish skills by working on it as much as possible, so I guess it will be another couple of weeks of short soundbites – … Continue reading Almond Milk – Yay or Nay?
Summer times = happy times! Also in your book? Let’s see what we are reading on the terrace with an iced coffee in hand: What is Organic? You might be surprised. This is a depressing reminder that labels are not the be-all and end-all of things, as the ASPCA highlights that American consumers assume organic … Continue reading What I am Reading
Hi again! After a couple of weeks of travelling with rather poor internet access, I’m back in a semi-routine, albeit in Spain (hola!) which will hopefully allow me to contribute more again over the summer. The upside was that during the trip, I had the chance to review and reflect on a truly extraordinary book … Continue reading Review: Dan Barber's "The Third Plate"
… is the new idea of the Swiss company Urban Farmers. All you need is an empty, flat rooftop of an industrial building, and you are in business – the company delivers all you need for a fully-fledged aquaponic farm. You can buy a ‘kit’ that includes enough material for a commercial-size farm, ranging from … Continue reading Like IKEA, Just for a Rooftop Farm…
I may have mentioned that I love maps. Let me repeat – I. Love. Maps. For their simplicity and succinctness of being able to visualize information, maps are unbeatable. This article is pretty amazing – it tells the story of America’s food through 40 maps (and a couple of charts, if we are picky). Spanning the … Continue reading 40 Maps That Explain Food in America
Heya! After some well-needed rest and recovery in the Swedish countryside, I’m back in full strength and with a gem in terms of outreach on animal welfare: welcome to the MEATRIX. This is a funny, yet relevant way of succinctly outlining the problems with factory farming and to point out solutions consumers can pursue to … Continue reading I'm Back! With… The MEATRIX
Heya! After some well-needed rest and recovery in the Swedish countryside, I’m back in full strength and with a gem in terms of outreach on animal welfare: welcome to the MEATRIX. This is a funny, yet relevant way of succinctly outlining the problems with factory farming and to point out solutions consumers can pursue to … Continue reading I'm Back! With… The MEATRIX
Hey hey, just a quick check-in (presentation tomorrow!) to show you this awesome infographic coming from Take Part on who owns the major (US, at least) organic brands. As the article rightly says: “meaningful as “organic” may be, this manner of farming is not ideology—it’s business”… I just got news that I might get yet another … Continue reading A Look Behind the Organics Curtain