food

Cleanliness and hygiene are non-negotiable in food processing facilities. The safety of consumers, the reputation of brands, and compliance with strict industry regulations all hinge on maintaining impeccable sanitation standards. One technology making waves in the realm of food processing…Read More

This month, we are bringing back to our eco-maven’s section Kamut International founder and regenerative organic agriculture visionary Dr. Robert “Bob” M. Quinn, who has dedicated his life to promoting the philosophy of “food as medicine” as a means of incentivizing…Read More

How many cans of beans, flour bags, and kombucha bottles do you go through each year? How many empty bottles of laundry detergent do you recycle, and how many used tubes of toothpaste do you throw out? According to the…Read More

The last Wednesday of every April marks “Stop Food Waste Day,” an observance we frequently discuss here at eco18. In the past, we’ve given you tips to cut down on food waste and celebrated a youth advocate focused on funding…Read More

Happy Pepper Pot Day! If you are like us, this may be a holiday unfamiliar to you. But never fear; we are here to unpack its rich history and controversy! The Story Remember when you were in grade school, and…Read More

Happy National Nut Day! Celebrated annually on October 22nd, this is the perfect opportunity to throw some cashews into your stir-fry, dip an almond biscotti into your coffee, or even just savor your PB&J sandwich a little bit more. In…Read More

March is National Celery Month and the perfect time to celebrate the multiple usages of this marshland vegetable. Did You Know that celery has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years? In 850 B.C., celery seeds were believed…Read More

Photo Source: Adobe Stock This Thanksgiving is certainly unlike any other. With the pandemic still in full force, this year’s gatherings may feel different, but at least there’s one part that will remain a constant – turkey! But, in typical…Read More

National Vegetarian Month is a great time for us to think about what making a few changes in our meat intake might look like.  Efforts to curb greenhouse-gas emissions and the impacts of global warming will fall significantly short without…Read More

Header Image: The People of Detroit Food deserts are a multilayer issue that brings to the forefront of the conversation key questions about the nutrition of the nation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food deserts as “locations without easy…Read More