Topic – Food
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Food Policy Workgroup
for the Houston region
The mission of the Houston Food Policy Workgroup is to nurture the growth of a sustainable local food system, accessible…
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US honey bee depletion could spark food crisis
"One bad winter away"
USDA scientists warn that the continued collapse of American honey bee colonies is leading to a nationwide "pollination disaster".
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Farmers markets can work in low-income communities
Best practices from new report
Local food systems face unique challenges in low-income communities, but a study by the Project for Public Spaces shows they can run smoothly.
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Local food delivery service expands to Houston
Austin based Greenling
On a mission to change the food system, Greenling offers locally-grown veggies delivered to your door for grocery store prices.
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Obesity’s connection to climate change
Healthy foods endangered
The latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health discusses the ties between food security and health.
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Houston food truck ordinance taken to City Council
Aims to lift regulations
Although numerous and diverse supporters made their case, several Houston City Council members are wary to welcome changes to the Mobile Food Unit Ordinance.
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A sustainable rating system for restaurants
LEED for food
The Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership (REAL) rating will be based on the use of local and organic products, free-range meats, and portion sizes.
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Sarah Rufca
The party's over at Fiesta
The party's over at Fiesta: Dunlavy store closing sooner than we thought
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Cities lacking sustainable food access plans
New study investigates
A new study from the American Planning Association shows only a mere 105 jurisdictions across the US have established plans for their regional food systems.
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Philadelphia experimenting with healthy corner stores
Greening food deserts
With the highest obesity rate and poorest population of the US' big cities, Philadelphia is investing money to bring healthy options into 632 convenient stores
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