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NYU Food Systems 2019

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A @nytimes article on how to shop, cook and eat in our warming world- an interactive and informative guide to understanding how #food contributes to #global #warming. #NYUFS19
https://t.co/2OcIBr5fbE

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Looking at the economic, social and enviro dimensions of global food systems—and the food-hunger paradox—is a critical part of the UN’s sustainable development goals. #NYUFS19
https://t.co/jcBClFybgv

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Most #food we eat is produced from plants that grow annually, however an #agricultural transition to perennial cropping systems has many ecological benefits. #NYUFS19
https://t.co/vBgQ7eEI7p

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A study published in the journal Global Environmental Change finds that "the dynamics of #deforestation are increasingly inseparable from the growing demand for food from #consumers in the most developed countries". #NYUFS19
https://t.co/npLimTKc6G

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An interesting article on how technological innovation/mobile apps are helping small-scale rural #farmers connect, manage harvests & maintain security. #NYUFS19
https://t.co/6mwCRJHHTo

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In the report “Empowered Eaters”, researchers emphasize how dependent local programs are on federal funding, which makes them “vulnerable to shifting political priorities”—how can the local become more resilient? #NYUFS19
https://t.co/D438y9hZmu

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Dairy Margin Coverage—a revamped federal insurance program—is expected to send $600 mill to U.S. #dairy farmers but many argue that it “isn’t the solution to the broader problems overwhelming the industry”. #NYUFS19
https://t.co/RTOpPlT4R8

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@BurgerKing is partnering with @ImpossibleFoods, a meat-alternatives company, introducing the #meatless “Impossible Whopper” to their menu- an interesting alliance between a fast-food chain & silicon valley startup. #NYUFS19
https://t.co/hpiKD77w2X

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Any discussion on food systems and climate change is linked to #soil- there must be greater awareness on the #importance of healthy soil for all living species and our #planet. #NYUFS19 #foodsystems
https://t.co/Jv0919CPLm

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Demand for local/organic maple syrup has positive enviro impacts- interesting article on how this #agricultural niche is financially and #ecologically lucrative. #NYUFS19 #environment #food
https://t.co/rb4UGRLnyG

[tyler ersoff @tylerbersoff]

@BurgerKing is partnering with @ImpossibleFoods, a meat-alternatives company, introducing a #meatless “Impossible Whopper” to their menu- an interesting alliance between a fast-food chain & silicon valley startup. #NYUFS19
https://t.co/hpiKD77w2X

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@WinnowSolutions introduces new AI technology to help commercial kitchens cut costs and reduce food waste- an economically & environmentally sensible product like this is much needed! #NYUFS19 #foodwaste #foodsystems
https://t.co/dJ1P0i8MYt

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A booming billion dollar meat substitutes market in China is catering to Asian tastes- shifting asian diet & consumption is crucial for combating climate change & global food insecurity. #NYUFS19 #foodsystems #diet
https://t.co/sE7Ca6wsV6

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25% of #produce is thrown away before reaching markets because of cosmetic standards- seems like a cultural problem that can be solved by changing consumer ideals about produce & the senseless prioritization of aesthetics #NYUFS19
https://t.co/OxiF5uTKQa

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An association of UK dairy farmers that produce/sell raw milk has been formed- how will legal recognition of these farms from the FSA authorities impact the safety and sales of raw milk? #NYUFS19
https://t.co/QwhPwfvtMN

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Tracing the history of one commodity-the bagel- highlights the complex and crucial links within a food system; the story of the bagel highlights the social implications that accompany any changes a stage of the food system. #NYUFS19
https://t.co/3CjbtXpZ2B

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"Bigger, Saltier, Heavier" writes the @nytimes, in response to a study published last week that fast-food restaurants are much less healthy than they were 30 years ago. #NYUFS19 https://t.co/cTqMZ3eQWV

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Fast-food workers in NYC are demanding job-security, as many have been fired without substantial reasoning. https://t.co/pPn8pxPCJ8 #NYUFS19 #foodsystems #restaurants #wages #business

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We need food #diversification, not standardization- @FAO warns that dependence on few crops threatens the future of global food supplies. #foodsystems #biodiversity #agriculture #NYUFS19
https://t.co/LVMK9hXDFi

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@CR_UK discusses the links between junk food marketing and children's diets- kids with high exposure to TV adverts consume more junk food products per year #NYUFS19 #obesity #nutrition #diet #marketing