(Natural News) Rising cases of cargo thefts are threatening supplies as the impact of the pandemic remains strong. Based on recent reports from cargo theft recording firm SensiGuard, cargo thefts spiked during the second quarter of 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 crisis. In total, the firm recorded 227 cargo thefts since federal authorities […]

(Natural News) Packaging has a major role in the protection and shelf-life extension of food products. For decades, food producers and manufacturers had used plastic-based packaging because it is cheap and accessible. But due to the alarming plastic pollution problem that continues to escalate around the globe, scientists are beginning to look into biodegradable substitutes […]

(Natural News) More than 500 million bees in Brazil died in just three months. Scientists are linking these mass deaths to an increased use of pesticides. Beekeepers reported mass die-offs of bees in four Brazilian states from October 2018 to March 2019. The state of Rio Grande do Sul, in particular, recorded the highest losses. But […]

(Natural News) The impact of plant breeding and modern agricultural practices is reflected in soil health – and it isn’t looking good. In fact, scientists fear that an underground crisis threatens to undermine food production in the near future. Jos Raaijmakers, a microbiologist from the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), suggests that the solution to […]

(Natural News) Putting that green thumb to good use is easier said than done if there is no outdoor space for a garden in the first place–or so people think. Little to no access to an outdoor area shouldn’t rule out the idea of starting a garden. Megan Falk, a gardening enthusiast and an editorial assistant […]

(Natural News) The sheer number of diets and food trends in recent times can seem intimidating to people just looking to take their first step to proper diet and nutrition. But scientists are starting to think that maintaining good health depends not on adopting strict diets and eating regimens but on limiting one’s intake of foods containing chemicals […]

(Natural News) As more people learn about their benefits, urban gardens have increased in number across the United States. However, there are several issues surrounding food production in urban areas, like soil contamination, that are thought to pose risks to human health. In a recent breakthrough, a team of researchers from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM) in Spain conducted a […]

(Natural News) Raw or undercooked fish may lead to infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or superbugs, suggests a study published in Aquatic Mammals. Researchers swabbed dolphins and found a surge in antibiotic resistance among bacteria isolates. Although dolphins are rarely eaten, they are a good indicator of the rest of life at sea that ends up as food. “In […]

(Natural News) Consumer habits are changing due to the ongoing pandemic. Besides cleaning out toilet paper aisles and going organic, more and more people are opting for plant-based meat substitutes. In fact, the demand for plant-based sources of protein has seen a resurgence across multiple countries since the beginning of the pandemic, according to recent reports […]

(Natural News) Shelf-stable foods are an essential component of a prepper’s stockpile for disasters and SHTF situations. That said, most of the commercial, shelf-stable foods like granola bars, instant oatmeal and refined cereals are often a lot less nutritious than fresh, perishable foods. But this doesn’t mean that a prepper should sacrifice nutrition for shelf […]