Kelsey Blackwell's Blog

How healthy is gluten free?

kelsey.blackwell@penton.com — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:05:00 GMT

Gluten free foods are popping up everywhere, and consumers are buzzing about the "latest diet trend." Are gluten-free foods really better for us than their gluten-laden counterparts?

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We can put an end to GMOs

kelsey.blackwell@penton.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:16:00 GMT

Best-selling author Jeffrey Smith discusses how retailers can play an integral role in ending GMOs.

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Food Safety Modernization Act—friend or foe?

kelsey.blackwell@penton.com — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:36:00 GMT

S. 510 may be “the most dangerous bill in the history of the United States” for small-food producers, if you’ve checked out what bloggers are saying about the Senate’s version of the food safety bill, but is it really that bad?

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Organ meats tasty to "new carnivores"

kelsey.blackwell@penton.com — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:17:00 GMT

Spawned from the relatively recent farm-to-table movement, chefs and foodies are taking cuts from the chopping block floor and dressing them up on the dinner table.

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How humane is your meat counter?

kelsey.blackwell@penton.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:01:00 GMT

Humane certified may be the next "local" considering the certification's recent attention in the media. As public attention builds, expect customers to be looking for humane-certified meats in your store.

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Why organic is still in emergency mode

kelsey.blackwell@penton.com — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:14:00 GMT

Bob Scowcroft, executive director of the OFRF, shares his thoughts on the state of the organic industry and what's holding back sustainable agriculture.

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Unexpected ethnic flavors spice up Fancy Foods show

kelsey.blackwell@penton.com — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:01:00 GMT

Countries such as Morocco, Taiwan, Egypt and Tunisia came prepared to impress with lines that not only boast big flavor but also natural and organic ingredients.

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The lowdown on LOHAS

kelsey.blackwell@penton.com — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:45:00 GMT

This week, web strategists, economic developers, business leaders, doctors and at least one Shaman converge on the St. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, Colorado, to chat LOHAS—that is, Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability.

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Finally, the answer to agave

kelsey.blackwell@penton.com — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Our hunt for a healthy, natural sugar alternative has resulted in a truly sticky situation. Now, it seems a new contender as up for the title of America’s favorite.

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Goodbye to disposable grocery bags?

kelsey.blackwell@penton.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:29:00 GMT

More states pass laws encouraging stores to cut bag use and California flirts with ditching paper or plastic altogether.

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