Robin Shreeves Blog

Whole Foods announces GMO labeling
The natural and organic chain of grocery stores promises full GMO transparency by 2018, but not everyone is excited about the announcement.
On International Women's Day, a big cheer for a young woman
For International Women's Day, learn about 10-year-old blogger Hannah, who writes about the environment and social issues and interviews some impressive women along the way.
Making gardening gangsta in South Central L.A.
Ron Finley gives an inspirational and funny TEDTalk about turning his neighborhood into a nourishing food culture where shovels are the weapons of choice.
In impoverished Camden, N.J., state wants to kick out children’s garden
A “Save the Camden Children’s Garden” movement needs support to keep the garden, that’s a resource for many of the urban gardens in the city that produce $2.3 million in fresh food a year, from being destroyed.
Poop-laced cakes recalled from Ikea
The company recalls almond cakes from 23 countries because they contain bacteria that’s normally found in feces.
Make your own fermented viili
Villi has a similar taste and consistency to yogurt, but it’s much easier to make. One starter batch of villi can be used to make the fermented food daily for years and years.
Petition asks Kraft to ditch the food dye in mac & cheese
In the U.K., consumer outcry got Kraft's attention. Two food bloggers want Americans to demand that artificial food dyes be removed the U.S. version, too.
Michelle Obama does first Google+ Hangout
Kelly Ripa hosts Michelle Obama and her guests in a live video chat that tackles issues like childhood obesity, healthy eating, exercise in schools and more.
The Shelf of Life of Foods [Infographic]
This chart lets you know how long common foods like produce, meats and leftovers will last on the counter, in the refrigerator, and in the freezer.
Flavored milks may soon contain artificial sweeteners
The dairy industry wants the FDA to approve the use of artificial sweeteners in products that are labeled as milk without putting that information on the front of the package. The public has until May 21 to give opinions.

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