Blueberries and green beans in paper trays on a yellow checked tablecloth

Global Food Initiative

UC is working to address one of the critical issues of our time: How to sustainably and nutritiously feed a world population expected to reach 8 billion by 2025.

Sustainable Agriculture Education Association conference overview
UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, with support from the UC Global Food Initiative, hosted the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association national conference, highlighting hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues.
Soda found to be uniquely harmful
Compared to equal amounts of starch, sugar sweetened calories present cardiometabolic risk.
Curcumin improves memory and mood, new study says
Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping. The compound found in turmeric has new benefits.
UC Davis, Sudwerk Brewing Co. launch Gunrock Lager
The world leader in brewing science now has its very own commercially available beer.