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Microwave Frying Can Help Lower Oil Content for Healthier French Fries
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (397+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 21, 2026 URBANA, Ill. " Fried foods are popular with consumers, but their high fat content can contribute to health challenges like obesity and hypertension. If the food industry can offer lower-fat options of similar quality, people can more easily make…...
Celebrate March – National Peanut Month
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (339+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 21, 2026 TIFTON, Ga. " March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America's favorite foods! The Georgia'peanut industry kicked off the celebration this week by hosting the 2026'Georgia'PB&J Day in Atlanta,'Georgia. During the event,…...
From Farm to Table, 40% of Food Goes to Waste
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (483+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 18, 2026 CLEVELAND " The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that up to 40% of the nation's food supply goes to waste every year"mainly because it spoils during transportation, storage and distribution"even after reaching retail stores and consumers' homes....
Sugar Makers Welcome Visitors for Vermont’s Favorite Event: Maple Open House Weekend
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (292+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 17, 2026 Spring is also the time to participate in Vermont's Maple Ambassador scholarship competition " a program of the Vermont Maple Festival, sponsored by the Franklin County Maple Sugarmakers' Association, Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association, Orleans County Maple Producers,…...
See It. Taste It. Love It. Celebrate Maple Weekends
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (470+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 17, 2026 GREENWICH, N.Y. " Spring may still be waking up across the Upper Hudson region, but inside local sugarhouses, something magical is already happening. The sweet steam of boiling sap, the rich aroma of maple, and the first taste of…...
National Sauce Month Is a Reminder That Sauces Do the Heavy Lifting
1+ week, 5+ day ago (637+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 9, 2026 WASHINGTON " With global retail sales projected to grow from $116.77 billion in 2025 to $148.49 billion in 2035, sauces have firmly established themselves as a dominant force in the food industry. More than just a finishing touch, sauces bring depth, texture…...
Can Chilis Bring the Heat in Self-Defense?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (674+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 9, 2026 BLACKSBURG, Va. " Do chili peppers miss birds when they're gone? For people who enjoy spice in their diet, the heat is a chili pepper's most notable characteristic. Birds, which disperse the seeds, are attracted to the color…...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Declares March “Massachusetts Maple Month”
2+ week, 5+ day ago (236+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 2, 2026 "Maple month marks the continuation of a proud Massachusetts tradition built on generations of skill and hard work," said'Governor Maura Healey. "Our maple producers tap local trees, steward working lands, and turn sap into syrup that supports…...
To Kick Off Maple Month, Gov. Hochul Highlights NY’s Thriving Maple Industry
2+ week, 5+ day ago (486+ words) PUBLISHED ON March 2, 2026 Parker Family Maple Farm is also a part of the New York State Grown & Certified program, which promotes New York farms that adhere to a higher standard for food safety and environmentally friendly practices. Nearly 100 maple producers…...
Statewide 4-H Teams Travel to Chapin for Cooking Summit
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (579+ words) PUBLISHED ON February 16, 2026 CLEMSON, S.C. " The annual 4-H Cooking Like a Chef Summit will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin, South Carolina. The event, for senior 4-H members, ages 14-18, teaches hands-on kitchen skills while…...