As the fruit gains popularity worldwide, a new program plans to make it ever better.
The next generation of avocados
Why food-obsessed millennials suck at cooking
Blame smartphones, UC Santa Cruz professor suggests.
New podcast explores people, places behind the food we eat
The Berkeley Food Institute explores the network of people and places behind what we eat in a new series.
Black tea may help with weight loss, too
The beverage promotes good health and lower weight by changing the mixture of bacteria in the gut.
UC Irvine opens expansive food pantry as more college students struggle with hunger
New pantry increases food security and provides healthy options on campus.
Two alumni-led companies are remaking school meals
The cafeteria is a healthier, more sustainable place these days, thanks to four alums with a passion for food.
Manganese in drinking water a cause for concern
A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.
Alice Waters on free speech and the making of a counterculture cook
The celebrated chef releases a memoir spanning her days at UC Berkeley to the White House garden and Chez Panisse.
Seafood for everyone
A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand, a new study finds.
How safe is chicken imported from China? 5 questions answered
What you should know before biting into cooked chicken meat sent to the U.S.
Why you might want to go easy on the avocado
'Good fats' may lead to fatty liver disease and other health problems, new research shows.
Providing clean water for a growing population
A new method to squeeze every drop from brine will alleviate water shortages in arid regions.