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Sustainable food has ‘lost all meaning’: prof

University researcher says definition has been overused to the point that it doesn’t matter to consumers anymore

That marketing strategy is deader than a doornail, says a University of Guelph professor who specializes in consumer preferences and perceptions of agriculture and food.

While the pandemic introduced a new set of obstacles, it also brought unexpected opportunities regarding food security in Canada, such as a surplus of food from restaurants and other sources. | Screencap via foodbanksnorthwest.ca

North searches for sustainable food solutions

An advocate says northern and remote areas, especially Indigenous communities, require more food security support

Glacier FarmMedia – The problem of food insecurity has become more complex since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Volker Kromm, executive director of the Regional Food Distribution Association, which co-ordinates the flow of food donations. Projects are underway to address it, he told those at last month’s Fields on Wheels online conference. While the pandemic introduced […] Read more