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Are artificial sweeteners bad for us?
Alternative sugar sweeteners get a bad rap for their association with cancer, Alzheimer’s, obesity and stroke. D2D went on a fact-finding mission to find the differences between Equal, Splenda, Sweet ‘N Low, and Stevia and its effect on our health.
Our Daily Bread: Uncertainty in Global Wheat Markets
The world needs wheat for bread, a daily fixture in households across the globe. As significant exporters of this "staple of life", Russia's war on Ukraine affects the world’s wheat supply. Which countries, if any, can step up to fill in the gap...and at what price?
Ukraine Conflict Tops 2022's Ag Headlines
The 2022 list of top stories from the world of food and agriculture has a clear number one: the nearly year-long conflict in the Ukraine. Far beyond the sheer tragedy for Ukraine, the resulting disruption to world commodity and energy markets rippled across almost every aspect of agriculture, generating important news and magnifying the importance of global Interdependence. To help wrap up this momentous year, Dirt to Dinner will highlight some of the biggest news from the year – and point to some of the important stories we will be watching in 2023.
Lost at Sea: Ukraine Struggles to Revive Ag Sector
Uncertainties over Ukraine's ability to export ag products have resurfaced following news of Putin’s decision to withdraw from an international agreement. Trade manages to continue, but once again the stability of the global food system has been called into serious question.
Will more ethanol fight inflation...or fuel it?
Prices for gasoline, food and other staples continue to rise and rise. The latest initiative is to increase the amount of ethanol allowed in our gas tanks. But will this temper gas prices? Or just increase food prices for consumers?
Global Trade Can't Happen without Ocean Freight
Ocean transportation offers exceptional advantages in cost, efficiency and environmental concerns. But keeping the ships sailing smoothly across busy and sometimes troubled seas takes a lot of effort – in ways we might not always recognize.
Ukraine Conflict Clouds Outlook for Global Food System
Ukrainians are needlessly suffering from this invasion. But tragically, more suffering will follow as Putin’s aggression triggers a disrupted food system, higher food costs and, even worse, food insecurity for our most vulnerable.
Is a Plant-Based Diet Better for You?
As the demand for new meatless options increases, we asked ourselves— should we be making a change or simply incorporating more plant-based products into our diet?
