Ready for meat grown from animal cells? A startup plans a pilot facilityJanuary 22, 2020 6:08 PMBy Allison Aubrey Memphis Meats, a startup company that has just raised $161 million, says it has a "clear path" to bringing cell-based meats to market. Yet the company and its competitors face challenges.
In one community, Meals on Wheels serves up breakfast, lunch and conversation at its own diner January 18, 2020 11:00 AMBy Deena Prichep Meals on Wheels usually means home delivery or lunch at a senior center. But at a new project in Vancouver, Wash., it's a retro-hip neighborhood diner where seniors can get eggs, coffee and conversation.
Play30min 27secSustainable foodJanuary 7, 2020 7:15 AMBy Kerri Miller and Kelly GordonHow will climate change alter what we eat?
Play3min 16secTruck stops cater to growing number of immigrant driversJanuary 5, 2020 9:59 AMBy Laura Benshoff The number of long-haul truckers in the U.S. has reached an all-time high, and many are immigrants. Some truck stops are adapting to provide drivers a taste of home while on the road.
Play4min 09secDebate over wine and beer in grocery stores to resume in 2020December 30, 2019 10:45 AMBy Tim PugmireA long-running debate over wine and beer sales in grocery stores is expected to pick up again in the new year after some big brewers said they will stop making 3.2 beer. Minnesota is now the last state where the weaker brew is sold.
Soupy study: Minestrone could be a secret weapon against malariaDecember 8, 2019 3:00 PMBy Vicky Hallett It all started when a London primary school asked children to bring in a plastic tube containing approximately one tablespoon of homemade soup — the go-to soup recipes their families use when someone gets sick.
Play3min 58secCandy canals: Architects craft gingerbread replica of VeniceDecember 8, 2019 11:03 AMBy Sophia Alvarez Boyd A competition brought hundreds of architects, designers and engineers together to build a mini version of the Italian city out of gingerbread, candy bars, jelly beans, cereal, gummy bears and more.
Study finds 'time-restricted eating' may prompt weight lossDecember 8, 2019 9:54 AMBy Allison Aubrey A new study finds time-restricted eating helped overweight people who were at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes to lose about 3 percent of their body weight, reduce belly fat and feel more energetic.
Play4min 06secBrewing beer, breaking boundaries: People of color tap into MN’s craft businessDecember 5, 2019 4:00 AMBy Brandt WilliamsCraft breweries and distilleries abound in Minnesota, but few are owned by people of color. The co-owner of a new Minneapolis taproom hopes his experience helps open the door wider to diversity — and great beer.
Play4min 10sec'Perfect storm' of fall weather - and falling numbers - hits wheat farmers hardNovember 22, 2019 3:27 PMBy Dan GundersonWheat farmers thought they had a solid crop that might turn a profit in a bleak year for agriculture. Then they hauled the crop to the elevator and found out an unexpected problem sharply reduced the value of the crop. It’s a story about weather, chemistry — and bread.