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What to do when your favorite "better" brand gets called out online What should ethical consumers do when a trusted "better" food brand turns out to be less sustainable or ethical than it claims?

What do you do when your favorite “better” brands get called out on social media? We broke down the recent online controversies around Vital Farms and Kerrygold — plus what to do (and not to do) when any food company is exposed for being “less than” what you hoped: foodprint.org/blog/eco-eth...

5 easy-to-grow vegetables and herbs for beginner gardeners Beginner gardener? These five beginner-friendly vegetables and herbs will help you confidently grow your garden. Read more.

Ready to start a garden? Try these easy-to-grow vegetables and herbs first: foodprint.org/blog/5-easy-...

The Water Footprint of Your Plastic Bottle There's more water contained in your plastic water bottle than you can see. Read to learn the true water footprint of your water bottle.

In addition to its other environmental problems, plastic production requires a tremendous amount of water. Learn more about the water footprint of a plastic water bottle: foodprint.org/blog/plastic...

California's new folic acid mandate for tortillas sparks controversy over fortified foods When California implemented a new law on January 1, 2026, that tortillas and other foods made from corn masa had to include a new ingredient, folic acid, few people expected the policy to make waves. ...

A new CA law calls for fortifying corn tortillas with folic acid, a move intended to protect Latino babies from neural tube defects, which impacts them disproportionately. Food fortification has been around for decades but the law sparked a backlash. Why the controversy? Read on:

How I used cookbooks to spring clean my pantry Are you also over it? And by “it” I mean winter? The flat gray overhead, the cold and damp, the threat of more snow (again)? By the time March rolls around, our early-winter hygge fantasies have given...

Our content editor took on the Eat Down Your Pantry challenge with the help of some pantry-friendly cookbooks. Then, she put them to the test: What do I do with all this pasta? Can I make more than my usual chili with these beans?

Read about her experience:

Make the most of the last few weeks of winter by checking out what fruits and vegetables are in season near you: www.seasonalfoodguide.org

30+ things to do with a can of beans Discover 30+ delicious and creative ways to use a can of beans — from cozy soups and hearty bean bakes to fun ideas like pizza beans.

Up your fiber intake with these simple meals that use a can of beans: foodprint.org/blog/30-thin...

Less scrolling, more bread baking 🥖 Which analog hobby will you try? ⬇️

What to do when your favorite "better" brand gets called out online What should ethical consumers do when a trusted "better" food brand turns out to be less sustainable or ethical than it claims?

What do you do when long-trusted food brands pop up on social media for being “less than” what you hoped? Popular food companies Vital Farms and Kerrygold butter have recently faced some customer backlash — we dig into the claims to help you sort fact from fiction: foodprint.org/blog/eco-eth...

The Black Farmer Fund Looks Ahead to a Sustainable Future As the organization embarks its second round of funding, members consider how far they’ve come and what’s left to accomplish

Black farmers have faced a long history of discrimination, and they’re still being denied necessary resources today. @blackfarmerfund.bsky.social is working to support Black farmers and create a more equitable food system.

Learn more this #BlackHistoryMonth: foodprint.org/blog/black-f...

45-plus ways to use leftover cabbage Did you buy more cabbage than you need? Here are 45-plus ideas and cabbage recipes to use leftover cabbage.

Check out more ways to use up cabbage: foodprint.org/blog/45-plus...

Apparently, 2026 is the year of the cabbage — and we couldn’t be more stoked. Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours, this hardy winter vegetable provides so many tasty meals with just a single head 🥬

Reimagining wild fisheries with the whole ecosystem in mind Improving fisheries requires rethinking how we prioritize nature, economies of scale and Indigenous voices, say researchers.

As Americans eat ever more seafood for our health, global fish stocks are being depleted. Even “good” wild fisheries management rarely considers habitat impacts and interactions between species. Could a more holistic, ecosystem-based approach move us toward more sustainable seafood harvests?

Use up what’s in your fridge and pantry and turn it into a warm and comforting soup perfect for snowy days ❄️

What to make with leftover buttermilk Learn how to use up any leftover buttermilk. From buttermilk salad dressing to buttermilk shakes, we have you covered.

Bought buttermilk for waffles or biscuits and need to use up the rest? Check out 15+ suggestions for what to do with it: foodprint.org/blog/what-to...

Episode 11: The Many, Many Labels on Your Eggs We talk with experts to understand how consumer demand for eggs has changed and what that means for egg production.

Confused about all the labels on your carton of eggs? You’re not alone. Listen to our podcast episode to learn what they really mean: foodprint.org/what-youre-e...

Episode 18: Coffee: From Seed to Cup Ever wondered how your coffee gets to your cup? Listen in as we talk to the experts on how coffee goes from seed to cup.

Bartholomew Jones, founder of Cxffeeblack, is on a mission to reinstate the Black foundations of coffee, whitewashed by centuries of consumerism and hypercapitalism.

Listen to episode 18 of our podcast to learn more: foodprint.org/what-youre-e... #BlackHistoryMonth

New Congressional Report Exposes How Meatpackers Manipulated Policy to Dodge COVID-19 Restrictions Learn how meatpackers lobbied lawmakers to stay open during the worst parts of the COVID-19 pandemic in spite of the risks.

It also isn’t the first time President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act — usually a wartime measure — to support big agribusinesses. In 2020, Trump signed a similar order to keep meatpacking plants open even though they were hotspots for COVID-19 transmission:

Pesticide giants want to make it impossible for you to sue Learn what's at stake for public health and the environment as Big Ag lobbies to limit your right to sue pesticide companies.

The administration has long prioritized corporate profits over public health. Still, the order is its strongest support yet for the pesticide industry ahead of a SCOTUS case that could shield pesticide companies from future cancer lawsuits. Read more about similar attempts from the industry:

Trump Order Aims to Boost Weedkiller Targeted in Health Lawsuits

This week, President Trump issued an executive order to ramp up production of glyphosate, an herbicide linked to cancer and other health issues. RFK Jr. backed the move, contradicting his previous statements against pesticides and angering MAHA supporters. Read more from @nytimes.com:

A winter CSA membership can add color to your plate (and sure, lots of root veg, too), but it's also a chance to eat seasonally while supporting your local food system 🥕🧑‍🌾

Learn more about the perks of a winter CSA: foodprint.org/blog/winter-...

Reimagining wild fisheries with the whole ecosystem in mind Improving fisheries requires rethinking how we prioritize nature, economies of scale and Indigenous voices, say researchers.

Making wild fisheries more sustainable by keeping the whole ecosystem in mind: foodprint.org/blog/improvi...

Eat Seasonally This Winter With Radicchio Radicchio researchers and farmers in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest are working with Italians to share seeds and knowledge of speciality varieties, expanding the availability of the winter vegeta...

Brighten up a dull winter day with vibrant, crunchy radicchio — a colorful pop of sunshine in your salad bowl.

Check out more ideas for using radicchio: foodprint.org/blog/radicch...

The Untold History of CSA Very often the history of CSA has been told through a white male lens. Read more about the lesser told origins of CSA.

Did you know that the CSA model was invented by Booker T. Whatley, a Black horticulturist, to ensure farmers could pay for necessary seed and equipment at the beginning of the season without taking out a loan?

Learn more about the history of CSAs this #CSAWeek: foodprint.org/blog/history...

Episode 14: Keeping it Local: Avoiding Big Box Stores We talk with experts to understand how food co-ops and CSAs are trying to change how consumers buy food through a less extractive model.

For the most delicious fresh produce, seek out a CSA. Plus, instead of funding a corporate supermarket chain, your money goes straight to local farms.

Want to learn more? Listen to our podcast episode on CSAs and co-ops: foodprint.org/what-youre-e...

#CSAWeek

It’s #CSAWeek! A CSA, or community supported agriculture, is not only a great way to enjoy fresh, local produce, but also a way to directly support local farmers.

Learn more about the benefits of a CSA membership: foodprint.org/eating-susta...

Who’s heading to the Hudson Valley CSA Summit this Thursday? 👋🌱 We’ll be there for a day of farmer-led learning, educational presentations, and community building presented by Hudson Valley CSA Coalition. If you’re going, be sure to say hi!

Learn more: www.hudsonvalleycsa.org/event-detail...

Simple ways to turn kitchen scraps into delicious soups Turn kitchen scraps into delicious soup. Our guide explains how to reduce food waste, save money, and make soup from what you already have.

Beat the cold and use up what you already have in your fridge and freezer by making scrap soup: foodprint.org/blog/simple-...

Could you change the world by drinking your coffee Black? | Bartholomew Jones | TEDxMemphis YouTube video by TEDx Talks

Bartholomew Jones, owner of Cxffeeblack, speaks about the Black history of coffee on TedxMemphis:

Celebrating the Black history of oysters with chef Jasmine Norton Read our interview with chef Jasmine Norton as she discusses the Black history of oysters and how to build a more inclusive industry today.

In 2024, we talked with chef Jasmin Norton about her project, The Urban Oyster, and its roots in Black culinary traditions: