“food” Charts
13 Ways Europe Does Food Safer, Cleaner, and Kinder »
This infographic was created for the Winter 2014 issue of YES! Magazine, How To Eat Like Our Lives Depend On…
The Buzz vs. The Bulge: Caffeine and Calories »
Are you consuming a quick pick-me-up or a liquid meal? A great look at the caffeine content compared to calories…
#Sustainability: The Meal of Our Demise »
Turkeys may be all the rage for Thanksgiving and other holidays, but beef may be our undoing as one of…
Down With Toxins: the Rise of Organic Eating »
The U.S. has experienced a surge in both organic food production and consumption. Since 2005, the total sales for organic…
Why Does this Fertile State Buy So Much Food Out-of-State? »
1-in-6 Ohio residents works in the agriculture industry, yet nearly 90% of the food Ohioans buy comes from outside the…
Scientists and US Public Don't Always See Eye to Eye »
Pew Research polls have found that members of the American Association for the Advancement of the Sciences and US adults…
Mind This Beeswax: Honey Bees Matter »
You've heard about the alarming losses of honey bees in the last several years? Here's why it matters: 1/3 of…
Americans Seek Thinner Waistlines in the Supermarket »
Above all, Americans look for food that is fresh (as everyone ideally should). Rounding out the rest of the top…
Co-ops: Growing the Local Economy »
In the 7 Rivers region of Wisconsin, the Fifth Season Co-op is strengthening the local economy by democratizing who owns…
The Economics of Dining »
In 2009, Americans in the highest quintile of household income spent an average of $10,780 on food for the year,…
All About Organic: Food Trends in the U.S. (2014) »
Four percent of the total food and beverage market in the U.S. might seem small, but organic produce still accounts…
Controlling World Food (aka more too big to fail) »
In its 2013 report, “Behind the Brands,” Oxfam International found that 10 major food and beverage companies control the majority…
What Are Young Americans' Favorite Dining Chains? »
Jimmy John's tops the list of dining chains that Millennials, or those aged 18 - 29, would consider revisiting when…
Food For Thought »
North America, out of any other continent, has the highest gross spending on snacks. It's no surprise that Americans, who…
America Loves Thin Mints »
There is no questioning the supremacy of Thin Mints for popularity in the plethora of offerings from the Girl Scouts.…
The Popular Pie »
Confused on what to make for thanksgiving? Well these are the mot popular pies for the best pert of the…
The Problem with the American Diet »
Americans eat nearly 2600 calories a day — up from around 2100 calories in 1970. And the vast majority of…
World Food Prices On the Rise »
Continuing a decade-long increase, global food prices rose 2.7 percent in 2012, reaching levels not seen since the 1960s and…
US Obesity is Expanding »
Americans are packing on the pounds, and it isn't about to stop. More than half of Americans are heavier than…
Rice Grasshoppers: Healthy Treats? »
Rice grasshoppers have a higher protein content and a lower fat content than many of the main species of livestock…
The World's Chocolate Lovers (2012) »
Belgium (with the famous Belgium chocolate) didn't top this global list, but its annual per capital consumption is still over…
Percentage of Americans Who Struggled to Afford Food Down »
According to a recent Gallup study, the percentage of Americans who struggled to afford food in the past year is…
It's Time to Lower the Bar- Hershey's and its Health »
While Hershey's Chocolate brand uses the slogan "Raise the Bar", I suggest we lower it. Many people simply just look…
Richest Nations Eat About Twice as Much as Poorest Nations »
Not all of this food is consumed, some of it goes to waste. Because these are averages, note that the…
Is Breakfast the Key to Health? »
Mom was right! Breakfast just might be the most important meal of the day. Those who regularly skipped breakfast tend…
Our Surprising Priorities: What We Just Can't Live Without »
What a person holds dear can tell you a great deal about their character, their values, and their interests. A…
Are Americans Going Organic? »
In a recent Gallup poll, 45% of Americans said they actively include organic foods in their diets. This puts organic…
The Importance of Knowing Where Your Food Comes From »
There is a great importance of knowing where your food comes from, especially since it is what you're consuming. A…
Serving While Sick: Restaurant Workers of America »
According to the Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC), "63% of restaurant workers reported cooking and serving food while sick." Why is…
Women More Likely to Run Small Farms »
Women-operated farms are generally smaller and less profitable than others... but women are also more likely than men to operate…
We Think It's An Important Meal...But We Don't Eat It »
It has always been said that breakfast is an important meal that we should not skip. Although we believe it…
Fat and Hungry: Obesity and The Struggle to Afford Food »
Mississippi is both the state with the highest rate of obesity (35% of residents) and the state in which residents…
Gluten-Free Goes Viral »
Gluten-Free foods have exploded in popularity over the last few years, even for consumers who are not allergic or sensitive…
Fish and Seafood Consumption »
Estimates of per capita food supplies available for human consumption during the reference period in terms of quantity, caloric value,…
The Smiths »
The Smiths of Westerville, Ohio are a fairly typical American family—a mother and father with three children—and they own a…
