Is Algae the Food of the Future?

In the middle of the New Mexican desert there's a company called iWi that's farming algae for people to eat. Could this miracle marine plant feed our growing population?

Aug 15th, 2018
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Mexico Ag Department Proposes 2024 Ban on Roundup Ingredient
The rules were praised by environmentalists and organic producers who have complained of pesticide contamination, but drew criticism from many farmers.
Dec 14th, 2020
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It's Time to Take Fish Out of Fish Feed
Fish farming is the world’s fastest-growing food production sector, but the key ingredients in commercial fish feed come from an unsustainable source.
Dec 14th, 2020
Food engineers in Brazil and France developed gels based on modified starch for use as 'ink' to make foods and novel materials by additive manufacturing.
Engineers Create Ingredients to 3D Print Food
In the near future, it will be possible to produce food with personalized shapes, textures, flavors and colors.
Dec 10th, 2020
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Pending Regulatory Developments for Food Innovators: Microorganisms, Cell Cultures and COVID's Impact
As demands brought on by the pandemic persist into 2021, it also creates a major opportunity for food innovators. Here's a look at what to expect.
Dec 10th, 2020
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FDA Implores Manufacturers to Clearly List Sesame Use on Labels
The agency said its studies indicate some allergic reactions may be caused by products with undeclared sesame.
Nov 11th, 2020
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The Spooky & Dangerous Side of Black Licorice
This candy can be a killer.
Oct 26th, 2020
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Before the Butcher Launches Plant-Based Burgers That Cost the Same as Beef
The break-through price was achieved through family-pack packaging and minor adjustments that reduced ingredient costs.
Oct 7th, 2020
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Irish Court Says Subway Bread Isn't Bread
A supreme court ruling came in a tax dispute that argued some of an Irish franchisee's takeaway products were not liable for value-added tax.
Oct 1st, 2020
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Burger King Removes Artificial Ingredients From Whopper
Its part of Burker King's move to make 100 percent of its permanent food menu free from artificial colors, flavors and preservatives by the end of 2021.
Sep 22nd, 2020
3D printed milk structures of a couch, fortress, wheel and cloverleaf, along with a filled cone and cube.
Simple Method 3D Prints Milk Products
Conventional methods are not always compatible with temperature-sensitive nutrients.
Sep 18th, 2020
In this file photo taken July 17, 2020, a man wearing a mask to curb the spread of the coronavirus walks past a Burger King restaurant franchise in Beijing.
Chinese Burger King Operator Fined $400K for Expired Ingredients
The case was publicized by state TV.
Aug 25th, 2020
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Food Coloring a Potential New Weapon Against COVID-19
The dyes can potentially neutralize viruses lingering in the air.
Aug 20th, 2020