Niman Ranch Awards Scholarships to 39 Students, Supporting the Next Generation of Sustainable Farmers and Agriculture Leaders

September 26, 2019 Niman Ranch

The Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation, the philanthropic arm of sustainable agriculture pioneer Niman Ranch, recently awarded 39 scholarships totaling more than $ 140,000 through its annual scholarship program.

“UK Consumers Cutting Down on Red Meat,” Says Leatherhead Food Research

September 26, 2019 Leatherhead Food Research

A recent survey of 999 adults in the UK found that in the past 12 months, 74% of households have consciously reduced the amount of red meat they consume.

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Announces 2019 Distributor Awards Winners

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) announced the recipients of its 13th annual Distributor Awards, which acknowledge distributor leadership and overall excellence within the foodservice industry.

The Power of Suggestion: “Try the White Milk, it Tastes Good”

How much does a suggestion actually affect children’s food choice in the cafeteria? Nearly 80% of grade school children are choosing chocolate milk over white milk. In new research released in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, John List and Chien-Yu Lai from the University of Chicago, and Anya Samek from the University of Southern California, randomly assigned some children to receive a verbal prompt on milk choice. Other children did not receive any prompts.

Sodexo: First Global Food Services Company to Connect its Financing to Action to Prevent Food Waste

September 26, 2019 Sodexo

At the Champions 12.3 annual event held in the context of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, Denis Machuel, Sodexo’s Chief Executive Officer, reiterated the company’s intention to be transparent and held financially accountable for its action on food waste.