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Nestle Sustainability Programs

In # 7: Sustainability by Bekki

A food company that has a sustainable program is Nestle. The program is drive by a CSV strategy, which stands for “Creating Shared Value”. This program focuses on the long-term success of the company and how this can also provide benefits for society and the environment. Some of the elements …

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Peet’s Coffee: Responsibly Sourced?

In # 5: Organic and ethical food labels by Bekki

At my family’s house, we usually have Peet’s Coffee on hand. On the side of the Peet’s Coffee package, there is a small statement about the coffee being responsibly sourced. It states “Sourcing with Impact, 100% Responsibly Sourced per Enveritas Standards. Learn more at peets.com/impact”. This statement sounds very nice, …

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Inulin as New Allergy Treatment

In # 4: Food allergens in the news by Bekki

A recent study from the University of Michigan has found that inulin could be a new treatment for food allergies. Inulin is a naturally occurring plant fiber found in over 36,000 plant species. Because it is a prebiotic, it is also used as a dietary supplement to increase fiber or …

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Edible Beef Tallow Candle

In # 2: Molecular Gastronomy by Bekki

There are lots of weird recipes in the ever evolving world of molecular gastronomy. One example that I found that may be practical are edible candles.  In a restaurant in London, England, the bread is served with a candle made from beef fat, gelatin, spices, and vinegar. When guests first …

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My Relationship with Food

In # 1: You are what you eat by Bekki

Food consumption can be influenced by a variety of factors. For as much as food is part of a person’s life, I feel like there is not enough conversation about the relationship people have with food. Since we interact with food so much, disordered eating can become common and not …