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Increasing food production not the answer to population growth

In developed countries people waste food by eating too much of it, causing health problems and additional social costs

By Shannon VanRaes March 25, 2015

It rots in fridges, in fields, on trucks and in stores — food. A lot of it. Enough to feed one billion people, according to Ralph Martin, Loblaw chair of the Sustainable Food Production program at the University of Guelph. Speaking at the University of Manitoba last week, Martin made the case that oft-repeated mantras

While some may think sitting is ideal, there are actually many health risks to a sedentary lifestyle.

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Do you sit most of the day?

Prairie Fare: No-Bake Snack Mix

By Julie Garden-Robinson March 20, 2015

I was anticipating food at a “breakfast meeting” and I was correct. Food is not available at every meeting I attend, so it is a welcome treat. I skipped breakfast in anticipation. When I arrived, I eyed the tray of caramel rolls and cinnamon rolls. I was kind of hungry. I opted for the cinnamon

Crops, International news

Increasing food security and nutrition

More families are eating better food more often

By Laura Rance-Unger March 19, 2015

Who would have thought cooking could be so tasty — oh, and nutritious too? As we sat in the shade of a tree outside the Tiyanjane Co-op Society Ltd., members of the cooking subgroup explained through an interpreter how they once looked upon soybeans as a cash crop, not something they could eat. Now they

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Star power advertising, but not for junk food

Entertainment and sports celebrities promote the ‘FNV’ brand

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 5, 2015

A U.S. organization that promotes healthy eating is taking a page from the playbook of its junk food competitors. It’s launched FNV — a brand focused on increasing consumption and sales of fruits and vegetables among teens and moms. Last week it announced a campaign to promote FNV using entertainment and sports celebrities such as

Beef cattle, Local news

Beef producers and A&W remain at odds

A&W continues to purchase beef from the U.S. and Australia to meet the need  for hormone- and steroid-free product

By Jennifer Paige March 3, 2015

Tension was palpable in the room full of Manitoba beef producers as the representative from A&W restaurants communicated the reasoning behind the company’s ‘Better Beef’ campaign. “In recent years the beef industry has been inundated with bad-news stories and we find consumers reluctant to choose beef,” said Trish Sahlstrom, vice-president of purchasing and distribution for

Opinion

Editorial: Have an omelette — cooked in butter

By John Morriss March 2, 2015

Many farmers bristle at the name Michael Pollan, the author of Omnivore’s Dilemma, and Cooked, two books which are not friendly to what he would call “big agriculture.” But leaving disagreements on issues such as organic food and GMOs aside, farmers might have to give Pollan credit for his dictum on eating properly: “Eat food.

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Food preparation evolves as the family nest empties

Prairie Fare: Potato Soup Mix in a Jar

By Julie Garden-Robinson February 27, 2015

Mom, what college-credit class should I take next fall?” my 16-year-old daughter asked. I gulped. College? Already? My neighbour was surprised, too. “Are you going to be a senior in high school?” she asked my daughter. My daughter nodded, and I started feeling very sentimental. My brain did a “flash forward.” Before long, we will

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Chocolate snorting offers new way to a cocoa high

Selections include chocolate flavoured with bacon and onion, oysters and even grass

By Miranda Alexander-webber February 12, 2015

When Belgian chocolatier Dominique Persoone created a chocolate-sniffing device for a Rolling Stones party in 2007, he never imagined demand would stretch much beyond the rock ’n’ roll scene. But, seven years later, he has sold 25,000 of them. Inspired by a device his grandfather used to propel tobacco snuff up his nose, Persoone created

Local news, Opinion

Manitoba’s Small Scale Food Report is food for thought

A growing number of citizens is interested in buying food direct from the farm

By Kate Storey February 10, 2015

Many farmers are willing to sell a side of beef, a few dozen eggs or a bag of potatoes to their acquaintances. Farmers have been direct marketing since agriculture began and it is only in the last 50 years that direct farm to consumer sales have started to be questioned. Up until then, governments encouraged

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Mind your portions this winter

Try this warm and hearty Vegetable Soup recipe to curb your appetite

By Julie Garden-Robinson February 6, 2015

Did you know your breed has a tendency to become overweight?” I asked our dachshunds. If they had replied verbally, I might have fainted. Instead, they looked at me with pleading eyes, and then they turned their attention to the plates I was carrying. Their sharp noses could detect the traces of food on the

Daily Network News

USDA defends $12 billion subsidy amid farm economy challenges

Canada December retail sales down 0.4 per cent; seen up 1.5 per cent in January

Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat

Tag Archives food

Increasing food production not the answer to population growth

Do you sit most of the day?

Increasing food security and nutrition

Star power advertising, but not for junk food

Beef producers and A&W remain at odds

Editorial: Have an omelette — cooked in butter

Food preparation evolves as the family nest empties

Chocolate snorting offers new way to a cocoa high

Manitoba’s Small Scale Food Report is food for thought

Mind your portions this winter

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