Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Anything that deals with what we consume
At the beginning of the month, news got released that Starbucks and Microsoft are working together using a Blockchain Service to track shipments in real-time! In short – you, as the customer, will be able to see the journey that coffee bean took from producer to your very own cup. It is a provided connection…
Everything about this topic is complicated. It runs from how the cow was born and raised to how it is treated, which leads to how the milk gets extracted (and how often). The process in obtaining the milk. What does it mean for it to be “ethical”? This is not a means to turn someone…
It’s not the first nor the last time you hear about almonds (milk) being great for your health yet terrible for the environment. It’s a selfish struggle to not care about the long term repercussions of our actions vs our health. The Good: Health benefits (unless you’re allergic). Takes care of your brain, cholesterol, bone health, your…
Big chain coffee stores and their transition to source ethical coffee…It’s been a long time coming and it’s finally here. It seems more of a standard than a choice nowadays. Maybe it’s a new way of marketing coffee to be “upscale” and worth the higher value. Nonetheless, I do believe it’s a good move by…
Nestlé announced their plans to be the first global chocolate brand to use only sustainably sourced cocoa to manufacture all of its products, starting Q1 of 2016. Was this them trying to be a leader or reacting to recent discoveries into the faults found in their supply chain or here? Nestlé Cocoa Plan: 2013: Purchased 62 299…
Whether it’s marketing, PR or just how the company want others to see them, it’s definitely unique. There’s been much in the news this year (since January) about Chipotle’s stock going down due to their Carnitas shortage. You can read more about that here (via huffingtonpost) or here (via CBC News). Now, to be transparent about…
*Warning – The following can be considered a food post!* I had the pleasure to attend a culinary event based on sustainable food sources on Wednesday February 11th, which incorporated understanding the importance of bees in our world while also tasting the food they pollinate during the different seasons. The event came at a cost…
I love it when videos have such happy music playing in the background as they’re talking about something good. It just puts you in a better mood and engages the audience more. Unilever, in this short 2 minute clip from 2013, promotes their first product, which has an ingredient that is sourced sustainable and the impact…
Farmers Market, as per Google: noun. a food market at which local farmers sell fruit and vegetables and often meat, cheese, and bakery products directly to consumers. Walking in St.Jacobs, Waterloo, Ontario – not only do you see local pastries and food, you tend to see deals such as $5 for 5 boxes of strawberries.…
Who doesn’t love mystery meat!? Courtesy of BuzzFeed! Click on the link below: 11 Food Companies That Won’t Tell You Where Their Meat Comes From Picture Source: Organic Authority
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