For a buck and sometimes a buzz, brewers are putting cannabis into cans
Brewers such as Coalition Brewing in Portland, OR and Ceria Beverages in Arvada, CO are heavily investing in cannabis-infused craft beer despite Federal opposition. In this article from The New York Times, Tony Magee of Lagunitas Brewing Company even goes so far as to say that craft brewing has always been as much a part of counterculture as marijuana has. Read to learn more about the types of cannabis-infused beers currently on the market, and the ways in which owners are struggling to keep these beverages on the menu. Read more at The New York Times ...
Palm industry responds to viral orangutan ad about deforestation
The ad, which was taken off the air on British television for being too political, has provoked a defensive response from the palm oil industry. CEO of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Darrel Webber released a statement arguing that boycotting palm oil “doesn’t stop the destruction of rainforests” and that companies and consumers “should instead work with the industry to ensure there are sustainable standards for any of the oils and fats it consumes.” Read more at SF Gate …
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey on his cookbook, lower prices and higher purpose
Mackey’s cookbook companion to his “manifesto” of sorts, The Whole Foods Diet, is now available for purchase. The Whole Foods Cookbook, unsurprisingly, focuses on “positive, flavorful experiences with plant-based dishes.” Read to learn more about Mackey’s thoughts on food tribes, traveling with a rice cooker and Whole Foods’ “marriage” to Amazon. Read more at Food and Wine …
Africa’s agtech wave gets $10 million richer as Twiga Foods raises more capital
The startup aims to improve the supply chain from farmers to markets and has reduced typical post-harvest losses in Kenya from 30 percent to 4 percent for produce that is brought to market on the Twiga network. It is one of several notable agtech startups in the area that have raised capital for apps that “coordinate payments, logistics and working capital across the continent’s farmers and food markets.” Read more at TechCrunch …
Deadly salmonella outbreak forces USDA to recall raw turkey
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection service has recalled 91,338 pounds of raw ground turkey products after 164 illnesses, 63 hospitalizations and one death across the U.S. Lab tests showed that the salmonella was present in products such as ground turkey and turkey patties, as well as some pet food products. Read more at CNN …
