Stinkbugs: A Potential Threat to the American Farmer
Stinkbugs have become a frequent sight and perhaps even a frequent occurrence in the U.S, where the weather conditions are perfect and conducive for them to thrive in. Stinkbugs multiply and increase by thousands, so pretty soon the area gets infested with these critters in no time at all. Stinkbugs are not native to America, so where did they come from? The answer is that they had perhaps come in from Asia through cargo and then started to flourish by devouring acres of the local farms. A few years down the line, this small stinkbug ‘imported’ from Asia during the 90s through some shipments and since then it has actually [...]
Environmentally Friendly Snow Crab – sustainable seafood
Importance of Being Eco Friendly We have reached a point when protecting the environment is a very important issue facing the world today. The need to conserve and protect the environment and all the natural resources is very high. If the environment is not protected there can be far reaching damage to the environment and ecosystems around us. Already global warming, depletion of ozone layer, extinction of some species is the problems that have been caused by irresponsible use of the environment and its resources by human beings. There has to be a harmony and sustainable relationship between humans and the environment around them. Conserving the Marine Environment Protection of [...]
Sustainable Seafood
Current Developments in the Sustainable Seafood Movement The initiative known as Sustainable Seafood Movement was first introduced through the realization that the world’s marine ecosystems were on the verge of being destroyed from overexploitation. The Movement began in the 1990s and was marked by the system of social marketing via Ecolabel as well as awareness campaigns. Due to social marketing as well as the collaborative efforts between the industry and NGOs or non-governmental organizations, consumers were offered the freedom to make informed decisions which contributed significantly to the conservation of the marine biodiversity. Programs and Campaigns In order to boost the Sustainable Seafood Movement, the Ecolabeling programs were introduced [...]
Food Trends 2013
Healthy and Sustainable Food Trends in 2013 The trends associated with the change in the future of production, marketing and consumption of food change on an annual basis based on several points including transparency, food waste, wellness and health, and consumption of protein. Industry experts consider the terrible drought witnessed in the year 2012 to have a direct impact on the increase of the price of foods as well as on the consumers who are expected to make use of technology in order to decrease waste and take better decisions in terms of smarter purchasing. Prevention of Wastage of Food for Sustainability According to the estimates of the National Resource [...]
Saving up: Biodegradable packaging film helps keeps veggies fresh twice as long
There is little that is far worse than having to throw food away. Not that you cannot afford it, but more so because you should not be wasting precious resources when there are parts of the world where people are struggling to get a proper meal. Consideri
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Eco friendly food items with a power to heal
In recent times medical research has done wonders in turning the spotlight on ordinary natural foods that have immense medicinal benefits. More and more people are bringing back fruits and veggies to the table. Let’s take a look at some spices and herbs t
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High-power ultrasound wipes pathogens from spinach for bagged salads
Ensuring cleanliness of spinach leaves and other tender greens in bagged salads is crucially important. The lack of sanitation of green leaves has led to several mishaps including the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in August 2006 in America. To deal with the ma
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