The market for cannabis edibles is steadily growing and jumping on this trend may be advantageous for profits in the future. However, we must examine the benefits and drawbacks about cannabis edibles before making a decision. Many benefits are health related. Cannabis has had a long history for medical use, …
Clif Bar’s Commitment to Sustainability
Clif Bar, the protein bar made from plants and other organic ingredients, is more than just a quick snack or part of a pre-workout routine. They are also dedicated to responsibly sourcing their ingredients as well as committing to sustainability. The key factors of their sustainability program includes using sustainable …
Hidden In Plain Sight
I searched and searched to find a product with the Bioengineered seal but could not find any online. Both Hy-Vee and Walmart’s online shopping platforms were limited to pictures of the outside packaging and the ingredients list, so if a product did not have the seal on the outside packaging, …
Why is there an Increase in Food Allergies?
Many new regulations have increased the amount of food labeling in our daily lives, ranging from allergen warnings on labels to gluten or dairy free statements on packages and even menus at restaurants. Food allergies are on the rise, but why is that? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s …
The Non-GMO Project and Products
The product I chose was Sabra Family Size Roasted Pepper Hummus. This product has the GMO-Free label, specifically the Non-GMO Project Verification label. The seal features an orange butterfly on a green plant with the words “Non-GMO Project Verified”. This seal means that the product was produced without the use …
Food and Me
Food has always played an important role in my life. I love to eat, I love to cook, and I plan to work with food for the rest of my life. My experience with food is heavily influenced by my family’s dietary restrictions. I am very conscious about what I …