In 2003, a remarkable article appeared in the journal Lipids, titled “Fat, fishing patterns, and health among the Bardi people of north Western Australia.” According to the authors, the Bardi people hunted and fished selectively in order to obtain meat and fish containing as much fat as possible. To the Bardi, foods lacking in fat were considered…

According to a study conducted in Spain, 40 percent of meat products sold in supermarkets contain bacteria resistant to multiple drugs. In light of this, doctors in Japan recommend that consumers educate themselves on the risks of consuming contaminated meat, opt for organic meat products that are free of antibiotics whenever possible, and avoid thawing…

A colleague recently introduced me to a treasure trove of information about American eating habits in the 19th and early 20th centuries: The Buttolph Collection of Menus. Housed at the New York Public Library, the collection was a gift of Miss Frank E. Buttolph (1850-1924). The earliest menu dates from 1843, and contributions after Miss…

A new model by Dalhousie University’s food analytics lab has forecasted that compared to 2022, wholesale food prices in Canada, before goods are sold to grocers, will rise by 34 percent on average for all food categories by 2025. “It’s going to be quite problematic and I think we need to be ready for this,” Professor Sylvain…

How different would things be—how much healthier and happier would we be, as individuals and as a society—if we took the approach that innovations to our way of life were likely to be harmful until proven otherwise? I really mean this. What past harms might we have prevented by waiting for tests or studies, by…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is considering a new rule regarding requirements on “Product of USA” labels in an effort to increase consumer understanding of what the claim actually means. The proposed rule was announced on March 6 and would allow the voluntary label “Product of USA or “Made in the USA” claim to be used on meat,…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is considering a new rule regarding requirements on “Product of USA” labels in an effort to increase consumer understanding of what the claim actually means. The proposed rule was announced on March 6 and would allow the voluntary label “Product of USA or “Made in the USA” claim to be used on meat,…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it plans to update its water pollution control standards for meat production facilities for the first time in nearly 20 years following a lawsuit filed by environmental groups. The agency on March 1 published its proposed consent decree that would resolve a lawsuit filed by environmental and conservation groups Cape…

Red meats (like beef and lamb) are finally getting the respect they deserve. The peer-reviewed medical research is clearly showing that red meat eaten from “nose-to-tail” does not cause cancer, does not damage the gut, and does not endanger a person’s overall health. On the contrary, eating ruminant animals like cattle and sheep from nose-to-tail…

CHICAGO—The U.S. Department of Agriculture will direct $73 million in grants to small- and medium-sized meat and poultry processors to expand their capacity and deliver more funds through lending programs, Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Wednesday. The money aims to increase competition and stability in the meat industry as part of a broader effort by…