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Danny Meyer first proposed no tipping in 1994 and only now is it coming into play. An interview with Danny.
freakonomics.com
"The restaurant business model is warped: kitchen wages are too low to hire cooks, while diners are put in charge of paying the waitstaff. So what happens if you eliminate tipping, raise menu price...
Roundup has been declared carcinogenic, but is used on 89% of corn crops and 94% of soybeans
civileats.com
"Several powerful agencies have recently disagreed about the health affects of glyphosate (Roundup). Now, an independent group of scientists says the herbicide is probably carcinogenic." #foodnews ...
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sugardetoxme This needs to be voted up!
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annefood Organic is important for so many reasons!
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JenniferEmilson And that's why I don't buy either in any form. The only corn in our house is Organic popping corn. No soybean at all. Besides all the estrogen issues with soy, of course.
What Happens When a Dish Goes Viral
eater.com
Crazy the role social media has on one's career, and the careers of everyone in the supply chain... "As social media turns food into overnight sensations, restaurant operators who hit the jackpot s...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes! I heard about some of these issues at the #farmtocity expo yesterday- flexing up your business to support viral demand is hard especially if you are working with local suppliers and smaller...
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Gwendolyn How was the expo? Yes- everyone dreams of success but some success can pose a serious problem!
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DietID_TeamDietitians The expo was great! Lots of challenges to scaling local but lots of smart people working on it
Have you seen 'Chef's Table' on Netflix? It's coming back for three more seasons!
eater.com
If you haven't seen it I HIGHLY recommend watching the first season! One of the most amazing and beautifully made shows I have ever seen. They're almost like mini films! #foodnews
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes!! I feel like folks filming and editing had such a great time because it was just stunning!
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annefood Agreed.
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BenjaminWalmer Outstanding.
Time short to protect Africa's food supply from climate change
cnbcafrica.com
Climate change is real and threatening. Scientists found that up to 30 percent of areas growing maize and bananas could become unviable by the end of the century. #foodnews
Imperfect Teaming up with Whole Foods Market to Sell “Ugly” Produce
foodtank.com
Whole Foods Market joins Giant Eagle in the quest for #nofoodwaste ! #foodnews
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lauren this is awesome! ugly fruit for all
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JenniferEmilson Canadian Safeways will also be selling 'ugly' produce at a discount going forward. Bout time!!
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Gwendolyn Awesome @JenniferEmilson !
A follow-up to the cheese wood pulp story- what's the real problem
eater.com
Evidently cellulose is a common additive, and the "legality has more to do with the fact that the cheese is improperly labeled..." #foodnews #policynews
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sugardetoxme Fascinating @cheesegrotto
Drinking more water associated with numerous dietary benefits, study finds
sciencedaily.com
"A new study has examined the dietary habits of more than 18,300 US adults, and found the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water by 1 percent reduced their total daily ca...
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter How many of you carry a water bottle throughout the day? Even my professors who are dietitians struggle to drink more water!
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Gwendolyn Yes! My klean kanteen is an extension of my arm!
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DietID_TeamDietitians I think if you have a desk job, it's easy. But I know doctors struggle with this because they are running between patients. I suggested strapping one of those pouch bottles onto your belt loop, but...
Is food safety testing actually helpful, or is it just a marketing advantage?
foodsafetynews.com
Recent foodborne illness outbreaks have pushed pathogen testing into the headlines, with national restaurant chains and local eateries touting negative test results as positive news. But negative r...
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mirasingh I was thinking about this, but I also just thought that at least we know now. I'm sure things haven't gotten tremendously worse. I think tests have just gotten better so we hear more about it.
Denmark's new grocer sells expired food to the public
npr.org
Shoppers are flocking to a supermarket hawking perfectly edible but unsalable food items at a steep discount to the general public in Copenhagen. #foodnews #nofoodwaste