by Marianne Smith Edge | Dec 10, 2020
Every holiday season, there are always a few “surprises” when we open our gifts. I learned at an early age that the contents of a package don’t always match the outside label. My mother was resourceful, so using a box for the second or third time seemed quite...
by Marianne Smith Edge | Nov 24, 2020
This is not a usual Thanksgiving season. But it is our reality. Perhaps this year our celebration reflects more accurately the resiliency of our forefathers 400 years ago at Plymouth Rock than typical years. Since March, we’ve seen disruptions in our food distribution...
by Marianne Smith Edge | Oct 9, 2020
With the rapid rise of plant-based meat alternatives in the market, the question of “what’s in the meat” has become a hot topic. For consumers who desire to eat healthier, plant-based meats may seem to be a natural fit. But, is this a “healthy” choice or simply a...
by Marianne Smith Edge | Sep 21, 2020
September is National Food Safety Education Month, but for the thousands of food supply workers every day and every month is about food safety. This issue of The AgriNutrition Edge Report looks at the reality of foodborne illnesses, new efforts to modernize safety...
by Marianne Smith Edge | Aug 28, 2020
Visions of bright red tomatoes, sweet corn in the husk and zucchini of all shapes and sizes “dance in our heads” and on our plates as the farmers’ market season is in full swing across most of our country. In fact, the first week of August was designated National...
by Marianne Smith Edge | Aug 11, 2020
Last week, when another supermarket chain announced its commitment to a 100% cage-free egg supply by 2025, I had to ponder this question. Is the momentum to revolutionize the egg industry consumer-driven or agenda-driven? Is the movement about animal welfare,...
