When food products reach the stores, they’ve already traveled through a number of different locations and processes. (Photo: Courtesy of IBM Food Trust)IBM Food Trust What would you like with your turkey or Romaine lettuce? Some gravy? Some dressing? How about some blockchain? Not a block of cheese. Not a sausage chain. But blockchain. The… Read More »
London’s mayor announced a ban on junk food ads across the city’s entire public transport network.
Dr. David Stukus recently used a trendy at-home food sensitivity test, complete with alcohol swabs, gauze, lancets and a biohazard bag. He cleaned his ring finger with the alcohol prep pad, pressed a lancet against the “puncture site” until it clicked, squeezed his finger to get a good drop of blood to form and then… Read More »
Food deserts aren’t just a U.S. phenomenon. They’re found all around the world. This week as I explore social determinants of health and technology solutions in several parts of Europe, I’ve learned more about food access challenges in the UK. These are discussed in a report published this month by the Social Market Foundation asking, What… Read More »
Food poisoning is an illness caused by consuming foods or drinks that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites. It’s extremely common, affecting an estimated 9.4 million Americans each year (1, 2). While many foods contain potentially harmful organisms, they are usually destroyed during cooking. However, if you don’t practice good hygiene and proper food storage… Read More »