Call for Papers:
Microbiology and #climate change.
This special issue in Current Research in Microbial Sciences will provide a global snapshot of research that addresses the association between #microbiology and #climatechange.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/333191/microbiology-and-climate-change #openaccess #agriculture #foodsecurity #infectiousdisease
Almost all plant-based meat alternatives contain mycotoxins, new research finds
영국 시장에서 판매되는 식물성 고기 대체품과 음료 212종을 대상으로 한 연구에서 모든 제품에서 적어도 하나 이상의 곰팡이 독소(마이코톡신)가 검출되었다. 검출된 마이코톡신 수치는 EU 권고 기준 이하였으나, 장기간 다량 섭취 시 건강에 누적 위험을 초래할 수 있어 주의가 필요하다. 연구진은 식품 안전 관리를 위해 원재료 모니터링과 위험 평가 강화가 필요하다고 강조하며, 정책 입안자와 소비자 인식 제고를 목표로 하고 있다.
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-based-meat-alternatives-mycotoxins.html
#plantbased #mycotoxins #foodsecurity #healthrisk #foodcontrol
New research into plant-based food and drinks has found a prevalence of mycotoxins—naturally occurring poisonous compounds produced by fungi—in hundreds of vegetarian and vegan products. A total of 212 plant-based meat alternatives (PMBAs) and plant-based beverages (PBBs) from UK shelves were tested—and all of them contained at least one of 19 mycotoxins, with multiple products containing more than one.
Have you lost or are worried about losing SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/g-s1-120386/snap-benefits-eligibility-changes
A couple updates (all good news) on the Free Fridges:
- Others in my group have taken lead on the free fridges and community pantries. This is amazing as it indicates that my group has grown and is empowered enough that they dont need me to direct them. I'm still involved, but I'm focusing on building out the food rescue side of the house
- Both fridges are going strong! Many neighbors, people we've never met, are stocking the fridge. Other neighbors are utilizing it. And many contribute AND utilize. The infrastructure is working!
- A couple other places in town have expressed interest in hosting more fridges! So we're in talks with them. Irons in the fire! The program is getting noticed and is expanding.
- Lastly (pictured), I installed some grocery bag dispensers at each site. Folks can put in their used "single-use" grocery bags and others can take those and use them to fill up and carry food they utilize from the free fridges!
France Universalizes One Euro University Meals to Fight Hunger
French universities have expanded a subsidized meal program to offer three-course lunches for €1 to all students regardless of their income level. The init…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchmeals #crousrestaurant #foodsecurity #francais #france #franceuniversitymeals #French #frenchmeals #HigherEducation #meals #studentpoverty
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2630044/france-universalizes-one-euro-university-meals-to-fight-hunger/
Some of my June everbearing #strawberries, growing out of a pavement crack.
#FoodSecurity #FoodEquity #FoodSystems #GrowFood #AnarchoSocialist #GrowFruit #GrowItEatIt #AntiCapitalist #BeTheChange #SeedsOfTheRevolution #GardeningIsRevolutionary #ResistanceGardeners #DisabledGardeners #FoodGardening #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #PNW #Zone8 #YYJ #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #VanIsle #VolunteerPlants
I will post photos of the books, art & gifts for Mom from the Ladysmith arts council garage sale & my plushie raven backpack buddy, later.
Here's a gardening update for now.
#FoodSecurity #FoodEquity #FoodSystems #GrowFood #AnarchoSocialist #GrowVegetables #GrowMelons #GrowItEatIt #AntiCapitalist #BeTheChange #SeedsOfTheRevolution #GardeningIsRevolutionary #ResistanceGardeners #GrowFromSeed #DisabledGardeners #FoodGardening #FoodSeeds #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #PNW #Zone8 #YYJ #seedlings #Cascadia #PacificNorthwest #VanIsle
A hidden food boom across Central Africa is pushing wildlife and rural diets toward a precarious edge
“The total annual biomass of wild meat consumed across #CentralAfrica has increased, threatening wildlife populations and raising concerns about long-term nutritional security in rural areas.”
#food #FoodSecurity #Ecocide #Biodiversity https://phys.org/news/2026-04-hidden-food-boom-central-africa.html
Gaps in national food production, worldwide
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-025-01173-4
#HackerNews #foodsecurity #globalagriculture #foodproduction #sustainability #agriculturepolicy
Recent global disruptions have revived the food self-sufficiency debate. This study analyses countries’ trade dependencies and the discrepancy between their domestic food production and guidelines for a healthy and sustainable diet across seven essential food groups.
Gaps in national food production, worldwide
Recent global disruptions have revived the food self-sufficiency debate. This study analyses countries’ trade dependencies and the discrepancy between their domestic food production and guidelines for a healthy and sustainable diet across seven essential food groups.
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