Food certifications are multiplying. As the dysfunction of our industrialized food systems become increasingly apparent, it’s clear simply “organic” is no long good enough. From “pasture-raised” to “grass-fed”, new adjectives and certifications appear regularly on
We all know that a primary ingredient in beer, especially craft beers, is hops. But where and how are they grown?Hop plants are actually vines and are fairly widespread and grow in temperate climates throughout
Cascara: The New Non-Coffee Coffee Product Most of us know that coffee is made from the seed inside a type of fruit known as a coffee cherry. But what is cascara? Is it a type
While cacao is grown worldwide (within twenty degrees of the equator) the majority of the world’s cacao comes from just two west African nations: Ghana and Ivory Coast (or Côte d'Ivoire). In these two countries,
As quality and production methods become more of a concern to the general consumer, there has a been an increase in third party labeling. The most common labels are organic and non-GMO, both of which
