Bugs hold potential as a food source but their sustainability claims have been “overstated," UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension experts say.
Eating crickets may not be as eco-friendly as you think
In defense of food
Join UC Berkeley journalism professor and author Michael Pollan on a fascinating journey to answer the question: What should I eat to be healthy?
Can genetic engineering help quench crops' thirst?
UC Berkeley's Peggy Lemaux is lead researcher on a project aimed at engineering drought resistance into sorghum.
How diet can play a big role in preventing kidney stones
Experts predict Ventura County food trends for 2016
UC Food Observer writer Rose Hayden-Smith is among the experts weighing in on this year's food trends.
University gardens for all seasons
A feature on six gardens at UC Berkeley, which year-round are abuzz with research and class projects.
Hacking the drought
Scientists and engineers are coming up with creative drought solutions -- UC Merced's Roger Bales and UC Davis' Toby O’Geen and Thomas Harter are quoted.
Op-ed: A secret weapon to fight climate change: dirt
UC Berkeley journalism professor Michael Pollan co-authors this piece about the critical links between climate change and agriculture.
UCLA serves up food studies minor
Beginning next quarter, UCLA will offer a food studies minor to allow students to explore food distribution and access, among other ways food influences science, history and society.
Vending machine healthy options outsell junk food
A new UCLA study of vending machines suggests people will chose healthy options when they have the chance.
Foodie culture is spurring degree programs at U.S. colleges
An estimated 30 U.S. colleges and universities have formal interdisciplinary food studies programs that offer degrees or minors. New ones opened this fall at UC Berkeley, the University of the Pacific and Syracuse University.
Feeding Forward: Using tech to help feed the hungry
UC Berkeley alum Komal Ahmad, CEO of Feeding Forward, founded the company after a life-changing encounter with a homeless veteran.