On UC campuses, the Global Food Initiative has spurred collaborations that unite students across the system.
College campuses take on food waste
More food companies settling over questionable advertising claims
The story notes that schools including UCLA, UC Berkeley and Harvard University have added food law departments or classes.
UC Davis researchers breeding new strawberry varieties
The UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program has been averaging one new variety per year since 1968 that it will produce and make available for sale to commercial growers.
UC San Diego's iconic Geisel Library to open new cafe
Audrey's, named for Audrey Geisel, the library’s long-time friend and generous benefactor, will open May 3.
Bold Solutions: UC Global Food Initiative
The University of California Global Food Initiative addresses one of the critical issues of our time: how to sustainably and nutritiously feed a growing world population.
Smile! Laughter and chocolate are good for your health
A UC San Diego lecture explains why these are the best medicine.
Hillary and Bernie spar over soda taxes as more cities consider the policies
UCSF health policy professor Laura Schmidt comments on the impact of soda taxes on low-income communities of color.
Fructose alters hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to range of diseases
UCLA scientists report that diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reverse the damage.
Say 'cheese'
In an innovative effort to understand microbial communities, a UC San Diego biology professor has turned cheese into her 'lab rat.'
The buzz on bees
Get the inside scoop on a famous bee sting photo and learn more about the importance of pollinators.
Food takes spotlight at UC Merced Earth Day
Food and farmers markets were the focus of UC Merced’s annual celebration of the planet.
How California's chicken industry is rapidly changing
Q&A with UC Davis' Maurice Pitesky about the shift to pastured, cage-free systems and impacts on backyard chicken farmers.