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Making organic sourdough from ancient wheat he grows

We feel what happens to food prices and our lifestyle when conflict broke out in the Ukraine and Russia. So much of our daily...

How dolphins and people fish together

Researchers have just confirmed what fishing together means for Brazilians and dolphins. They studied a centuries-old practice of dolphins and people fishing together in...

January’s seasonal produce celebrates nettles and sage

Rainy, muddy winter brings out the best of January produce in the Middle East.

Eco-Friendly Grocery Shopping Habits to Try in 2023

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First bee vaccine approved

Dalan Animal Health’s vaccine for American foulbrood, an aggressive bacterial disease, is the first for any insect in the United States.

Food waste activism art from Israel

An Israeli artist demonstrates against food waste through snail mail and an elaborate feast he created from food bin waste

Labne/Labaneh added to official French dictionary

Le Petit Robert, the popular single-volume French dictionary, has added the word “labné”, also pronounced as “labneh” or "labaneh" to its latest 2023 edition.

Mushroom trade group unites Quorn and fungi protein companies

Mushroom companues unite Quorn, Mush FOods, Nature’s Fynd, Enough, The Better Meat Co., The Protein  Brewery, Prime Roots, Mycotechnology, Aqua Cultured Foods, and Mycorena, plus NGOs ProVeg and The Good Food Institute. 

Can plants grow on the moon?

Can plants grow in a barren landscape such as the surface of the moon? If so, what types of plants? Could enough plants grow to support a future peopled-moon installation?

Blank Street is where Middle Easterners do American coffee

Two guys from Dubai build Blank Street into a Silicon Valley funded coffee venture. Not all New Yorkers welcome this venture.

September seasonal fruits and vegetables

Look for the exotic jujube fruit in Middle Eastern markets this month.

Invasive species of the Mediterranean Sea

The Med region is changing as hundreds of new species invade. Can you imagine floating in Cefalu with killer jellyfish?

Yemen’s hunger reaching dire state

Yemenis are often overrun by locusts which attack their food supply.

Competing In The US Market: How Does Aldi Do It

Aldi, a low-cost, high quality European brand has made items like sustainable bedding affordable for everyone. The company is now in the US market.

How to Choose Sustainable Business Partners

Sustainability has moved past industry buzzword status to command a stronghold in business and customer communities. When your business embraces sustainable practices, has mindful...

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