Food Technology

Major disruptive changes are coming to the future of food and agriculture. Trends and technologies in place before the COVID-19 pandemic have been accelerated. Automation, robotics, and blockchain will be critical elements of a disruptive future for food and agriculture. But even more important disruptions will come from technologies pushing to meet the rising global demand for calories and protein. With the global population likely to increase by 2 around billion through 2050, the future of agriculture is fraught with challenges that we must rise to meet. In The Future of Food and ...

Neither an advocate nor a critic of cultured meat, Benjamin Aldes Wurgaft spent five years researching the phenomenon. In Meat Planet, he reveals how debates about lab-grown meat reach beyond debates about food, examining the links between appetite, growth, and capitalism. Could satiating the growing appetite for meat actually lead to our undoing? Are we simply using one technology to undo the damage caused by another? Like all problems in our food system, the meat problem is not merely a problem of production. It is intrinsically social and political.

There are many types of sugar used in the foods we eat. To stay healthy, we can't consume too many of those pesky added sugars!

Discover a world you never knew existed with "Homestead No More," a true companion for those who strive for an urban existence having left their rustic roots behind. Wash away the worries and uncertainties about urban living as you delve into this comprehensive guide. Get set for this page-turner which starts from setting the scene about homestead living, its nuances, and the burgeoning call for urban migration. Experience the thrill of the protagonist's first step into the city juxtaposed with the inevitable culture shock setting in and the subsequent adaptation to their new abode – the ...

A near-future murder-mystery-drama morphs over 10 days into an action-packed sci-fi conspiracy-thriller as a historical Southern rural river community is suddenly overwhelmed by a series of accidents and deaths. Are all these events somehow tied to a dam break, the murder of an old riverman, and a fish? Can Sheriff Coleman of Charles County solve this puzzling case with the reluctant help of Jason Dickson, an autistic convicted-hacker/ engineering student? What discovery is so great they risk their lives, and everyone they love, to reveal to the world? Can you decipher the Master Code with ...

Looking to live a sustainable lifestyle that embraces the latest technology and techniques? Look no further than Homesteading in the 21st Century. This comprehensive guide is the perfect resource for anyone looking to live a self-sufficient lifestyle in the modern age. In this book, you'll learn about the latest advancements in home construction, water resource management, and precision farming that can help you create a thriving and sustainable homestead. You'll learn how to choose the perfect location for your homestead, prepare your land for planting, and raise livestock in innovative ...

In 2013, Kate Greene moved to Mars. That is, along with five fellow crew members, she embarked on NASA’s first HI-SEAS mission, a simulated Martian environment located on the slopes of Mauna Loa in Hawaii. For four months she lived, worked, and slept in an isolated geodesic dome, conducting a sleep study on her crew mates and gaining incredible insight into human behavior in tight quarters, as well as the nature of boredom, dreams, and isolation that arise amidst the promise of scientific progress and glory.

Prepare to embark on the fascinating journey of "Fermenting Beyond Food," an all-encompassing eBook that promises to be an engrossing exploration of the limitless applications of fermentation beyond the realm of food. This comprehensive guide delves into an array of captivating topics that showcase the remarkable versatility of the fermentation process and transforms the way you perceive this age-old art. Begin with an absorbing introduction to the transformative world of fermented beverages, where you'll uncover the rich history and benefits of these effervescent elixirs. Master the art of...

Do you have a small backyard space that is brimming with potential? Have you always wanted to grow your own food and save up money in the process? Are you looking to take a simpler, more self-sufficient path in life? You’re in luck! If you’re looking to create a highly productive, sustainable space that provides homegrown fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, milk, and meat...then Sustainable Backyard Homesteading for Beginners by D.G. Smith is for you!

Get ready to step into the lush world of "The Blueberry Orchard Owner's Blueprint," your ultimate guide to setting foot in the blueberry cultivation industry. This eBook is a vast well of knowledge that will pave the path from novice to seasoned orchard owner, journeying through captivating chapters rooted in essential aspects of blueberry farming. Kickstart your venture by exploring the burgeoning superfood market and selecting the ideal location for your orchard. Delve into the nitty-gritty of soil quality and uncover the secrets of choosing the perfect blueberry variety. This guide ...

In Smart Homesteading: Unlock the Secrets of Self-Sufficiency with AI, embark on a transformative journey to integrate cutting-edge sustainable technology into your homestead. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing setup, this guide will show you how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize your approach to self-sufficiency.

Eat up! Discover how different foods get from farms and gardens to our tables in this fun series. This volume includes From Seed to Jam, From Tree to Paper, From Vine to Pizza, and From Wheat to Bread.

Eat up! Discover how different foods get from farms and gardens to our tables in this fun series. This volume includes From Cow to Cheese, From Flower to Honey, From Garden to Pickle, and From Sand to Glass.

Weird, wonderful, and sometimes disgusting, figuring out "what's for dinner on Mars" is far from trivial. If we can figure out how to sustain ourselves on Mars, we will know how to do it on Earth too. In Dinner on Mars, authors Fraser and Newman show how setting the table off-planet will supercharge efforts to produce food sustainably here at home. For futurists, sci-fi geeks, tech nuts, business leaders, and anyone interested in the future of food, Dinner on Mars puts sustainability and adaptability on the menu in the face of our climate crisis.

Charles E. Hires and the Drink That Wowed a Nation chronicles the humble origin and meteoric business success of this extraordinary entrepreneur. Author Bill Double uses published interviews, correspondence, newspaper reports, magazine articles, financial data, and a small family archive to tell this story of native ingenuity. Here, the rough-hewn capitalism of the gilded age, the evolution of the neighborhood drugstore, the rise of advertising in creating mass markets, and the emerging temperance movement all come together in a biography that fizzes with entrepreneurial spirit.

How do peanuts become creamy peanut butter? A farmer grows peanuts. The sun dries the plants. The peanuts are picked and sorted. Machines remove shells. Follow the process step by step as peanut butter is made.

Can you find pancakes and pizza crusts in the ocean? The answer might surprise you! Meet some of the wackiest creatures under the sea—creatures that look like food—through engaging text. This funny, informative book introduces listeners to the egg yolk jellyfish, the lettuce sea slug, the chocolate chip sea star, and many more! Accessible language makes this a very fun listen.

This book is more than just a silly story. It is an incredible tool for language learning. It teaches about important high frequency Spanish words (HFWs), biomes, food chains, and animals

Every prime minister of independent India has guided, if not personally overseen, one prized portfolio: technology. If, in the early years, Nehru and his scientist advisors retained an iron grip on it, subsequent governments created a bureaucracy that managed everything from the country's crown jewels - its nuclear and space programs - to solar stoves and mechanized bullock carts. But a lesser-known political project began on August 15, 1947: the Indian state's undertaking to influence what the citizens thought about technology and its place in society.

In this remarkable culinary biography, Rae Katherine Eighmey presents Benjamin Franklin's experimentation with food throughout his life. At age 16, he began dabbling in vegetarianism. In his early 20s, citing the health benefits of water over alcohol, he convinced his printing press colleagues to abandon their traditional breakfast of beer and bread for "water gruel", a kind of porridge he enjoyed. Franklin is known for his scientific discoveries, including electricity and the lightning rod, and his curiosity and logical mind extended to the kitchen.