Food Tech

Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology, sits down with Food Revolution Network CEO, Ocean Robbins, for a deep dive into the complex field of gene-editing and what it means for your food, health, and the future of the planet. Jeffrey is committed to educating and protecting the public from the hidden dangers of GMOs, and this alarming interview will leave you informed and galvanized to take action.

Every day, we have more people on planet Earth — and less topsoil, water, and land with which to grow food. Which leaves us with the question: how will we sustainably feed future generations of humans? Some researchers believe that hydroponics — a method of growing food with water, nutrients, and light, but no soil — could be part of the solution. But does it work? Is it safe? Is it really sustainable? And does it produce food that is as nutritious as soil-grown food?

Beef burgers, veggie burgers, and now… lab-grown meat? You may have heard rumblings that cultured meat — made from animal stem cells — may become a mainstream consumer option soon. Is it true? And if so, is it a good thing? What is lab-grown meat? And should we be preparing for it to change the food system as we know it?

The Impossible Burger and its parent company, Impossible Foods, are taking the plant-based meat alternative world by storm. Their products are helping to cut down on factory-farmed meat consumption, which is good for fans of animal rights and of the planet. But is there a hidden dark side to the Impossible Burger’s environmental impact?

Funders and proponents say vertical farming is the future. But consumer demand may change the nature of what it means to "grow."

Inspired by health, ethical, and environmental concerns, more and more people are eating plant-based foods and plant-based meat alternatives. And the range of options is growing rapidly. But how do veggie burgers and plant-based meats stack up? We know they can be better for the environment and the animals, but what about your health? This article evaluates the pros and cons of popular plant-based meat options.

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