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Food & Beverage
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Agflation: The Real Costs of Rising Food Prices 
 News coverage of the causes and effects of rising world food prices, with news stories, graphics, photos, data, maps, videos, polls, and blog posts. Topics include specific crops (such as rice and corn) and specific countries, food aid, hunger, and the effect of biofuel production. From Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/news/globalcoverage/agflation Topics: Agriculture, Industries, Poverty Last updated May 13, 2008 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Online/Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada en Direct
This organization "provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth" in Canada. The site provides documents about Canadian programs on topics such as food safety and quality, science and innovation, and the environment. Includes links to provincial and territorial sites and to other related sites. In English and French. Searchable. http://www.agr.gc.ca/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 22, 2004 AIB International Statistics
Collection of data and references related to the baking industry, covering bakeries and specific baked goods such as bagels, breads, cakes, pizza, pretzels, and tortillas. Compiled by the staff of the Ruth Emerson Research Library of the American Institute of Baking (AIB), a company that provides research and technology services for the wholesale and retail baking industries. https://www.aibonline.org/resources/statistics/ Topics: Industries, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Feb 7, 2007 Alcohol Advertising
"The influence of alcohol beverage advertising on consumption and abuse is examined on the basis of scientific research and evidence" on this website. Discusses consumption and abuse, the purpose of alcohol advertising, youth and commercials, parental influence ("It is parents, rather than alcohol ads, with the great influence over young people."), and related topics. Includes material on the alcohol industry and alcohol law and policy. From a SUNY Potsdam sociology professor specializing in alcohol and drinking. http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/Advertising.html Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Beverages, Industries Last updated Nov 15, 2005 Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau: Alcohol Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division
Official announcements from this bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury about the regulations, requirements, and compliance issues related to alcohol advertising and labeling. The FAQ covers topics of interest to both businesses and home brewers related to how alcoholic beverages may be marketed to consumers. Includes a section on labeling requirements for organic alcoholic beverages. http://www.ttb.gov/alfd/ Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Beverages, Industries Last updated Nov 15, 2005 The Business and Cultural Acceptance Case for Trayless Dining
This 2008 report assesses "the sustainability business case for removing trays ... [in college cafeterias and] address[es] the historical cultural barriers to widespread adoption." Discusses reasons for and benefits of tray removal (such as saving energy and water used by tray washing), and cultural shift, communication, and best practices for implementation of trayless dining. Includes two case studies. Opens directly into a PDF file. From Aramark Higher Education, an education food services company. http://www.aramarkhighered.com/pdfs/articles/ARAMARK%20Trayless%20Dining%20July%202008%20FINAL.PDF Topics: College and University Education, Industries Last updated May 4, 2009 Calorie Control Council
News and information about calorie control, weight loss, and low-calorie and reduced-fat foods and beverages, from a "non-profit association representing the low-calorie and reduced-fat food and beverage industry." Includes calculators, dieting trends and statisticsm exercise tips, and descriptions of low-calorie sweeteners, polyols, and fat replacers. Information about sweeteners is heavily weighted in favor of the use of these products, with little information about risks and side effects. http://www.caloriecontrol.org/ Topics: Health, Health, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Apr 27, 2005 Coffee
Links to resources for trade data, price and production information, and publications on the coffee market. From the Foreign Agriculture Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.fas.usda.gov/htp/tropical/coffee.html Topics: Beverages, Crops, Industries Last updated Sep 15, 2004 Discover Hershey: Company History
The official history of the Hershey Company, which "originated with candy-manufacturer Milton Hershey's decision in 1894 to produce sweet chocolate as a coating for his caramels." Topics include the "Ration D Bar" developed during World War II (which "would not melt at high temperatures ... and did not taste so good") and the purchase of other companies (such as Reese's in 1963). Also includes a tour of the chocolate-making process. http://www.hersheys.com/discover/history/company.asp Topics: Business, Business, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Industries, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Aug 17, 2005 Everyday Mysteries: Who "Invented" the TV Dinner?
Discussion of the people and companies involved in the creation of complete frozen meals starting in the 1940s and how "the concept really took hold in 1954 when Swanson's frozen meals appeared. ... They also coined the phrase TV Dinner, which helped to transform their frozen meals into a cultural icon." Includes links to related sites. From the Library of Congress Science Reference Services. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/tvdinner.html Topics: Food & Cooking, Industries Last updated Feb 23, 2007 Factors in Food Commodity Price Increases
Special feature from 2008 concerning "recent runup in global food commodity prices [which] reflects both long-term trends and short-term events." Topics including the Consumer Price Index, food insecurity, agricultural supply and demand, and other economic and agricultural aspects of the increases. From the Economic Research Service (ERS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.ers.usda.gov/features/commoditypricefactors/ Topics: Industries Last updated Jun 3, 2008 FAS Online: Wine
Wine statistics and industry information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS). Features trade data, market information, world production and outlook reports, and links to code and tariff resources. http://www.fas.usda.gov/htp/horticulture/Wine/wine.asp Topics: Agriculture, California and Washington Wine, Industries Last updated Feb 7, 2008 Fast Food and Animal Rights: McDonald's New Farm
"Activists have been warning for decades that farms and slaughterhouses mistreat animals, and for almost as long, farmers and food industry executives have scoffed. But over the past two years, an unlikely corporation — McDonald's — has taken the lead in the campaign for animal welfare." This companion to an American RadioWorks program features transcripts and audio clips, slideshows on the egg and cattle industries, examples of slaughterhouse inspection results, and a McDonald's hen inspection form. http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/mcdonalds/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Industries, Law by Subject, Livestock, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets Last updated Apr 5, 2004 Financial Times In Depth: The Rising Cost of Food
News and analysis about rising world food prices, covering specific countries, specific crops (such as grains), the role of biofuels, organization and government actions, reasons for the rising prices, and more. Provides videos and several Q&A sections. From the Financial Times (UK). http://www.ft.com/foodprices Topics: Agriculture, Industries Last updated Jun 3, 2008 The Food Chain
"Articles in this series will examine growing demands on, and changes in, the world's production of food." Some of the topics include rising food prices, the effect on agriculture of biofuels, drought, food shortages, costs of shipping groceries, and specific crops such as wheat, corn, and rice. Some articles require free registration for viewing. From The New York Times. http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/series/the_food_chain/ Topics: Agriculture, Industries Last updated Aug 12, 2008 Food Consumption Trends
Collection of links to resources about trends in food consumption, with an emphasis on the United States. Topics include consumer demand for fruits and vegetables, whole grains, convenience food, household food spending, and eating away from home. From the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) at Iowa State University. http://www.agmrc.org/markets__industries/food/food_consumption_trends.cfm Topics: Food & Cooking, Industries, Statistics Last updated May 28, 2009 Food Price Inflation: Causes and Impacts
This April 2008 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report examines the causes and impacts of food price inflation, covering topics such as the competition between ethanol and food for farm acreage, low grain and oilseed supplies, higher input costs such as transportation and processing, the weak dollar, and impacts on food assistance. Note: CRS does not make its publications directly available online. From the Open CRS project of the Center for Democracy and Technology. http://opencrs.cdt.org/document/RS22859 Topics: Finance, Industries Last updated Apr 29, 2008 Freshly Brewed: The Coffee Trade and the Port of New Orleans
In addition to presenting an illustrated essay on the coffee trade in New Orleans starting with the early 19th century, this site provides information about New Orleans coffee houses (such as Cafe du Monde), the use of chicory in coffee blends, and the banana trade. From the Louisiana State Museum. http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/coffee/coffee1.htm Topics: Beverages, Industries, U.S. History By Place Last updated Oct 13, 2005 FTC: E-commerce Lowers Prices, Increases Choices in Wine Market
This July 2003 report found "that e-commerce offers consumers lower prices and more choices in the wine market, and that states could expand e-commerce by permitting direct shipping of wine to consumers." The site provides a summary of findings and the full text of the report "Possible Anticompetitive Barriers to E-Commerce: Wine." From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2003/07/wine.shtm Topics: California and Washington Wine, Finance, Industries, Internet Last updated Jun 6, 2007 Georgia Agricultural Resources: Peanuts
An overview of peanuts as an agricultural crop, with an emphasis on peanut farming in Georgia. Includes fast facts about peanuts, discussion of topics such as the nutritional value of peanut butter and Jimmy Carter's family peanut farm, and links to peanut industry Web sites. From the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. http://www.caes.uga.edu/news/kits/gaagres/commodities/peanuts.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Industries, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Jun 7, 2007 Germany: Nuts About U.S. Almonds
This report discusses the situation of almond exports from the U.S. to Germany, which has a large almond industry (especially for marzipan production) but no almond trees. Includes trade statistics and details about tariffs. From the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service. http://www.fas.usda.gov/info/agexporter/1999/articles/germany.html Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Business, Industries, International Trade Last updated Dec 14, 2004 Global Food Crisis
Compilation of material from 2008 about rising food prices, food security, and contributing factors to the world food situation. Includes updates, maps, key documents, FAQs, data, and resources for further information. From ReliefWeb, administered by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/GlobalFoodCrisis?Readform Topics: Agriculture, Industries, Poverty Last updated May 13, 2008 Groceteria.com: Did You Bring Bottles?
"A site about the history of the American supermarket, from both an architectural and a business perspective. As a general rule, the site covers events and stores of the 1920s through the 1980s. It is not a site about current supermarket issues and locations, except in historical perspective, and it is not connected with nor owned by any supermarket chain." In-depth profiles of stores in California and North Carolina. From an enthusiast. http://www.groceteria.com/ Topics: Industries Last updated Oct 30, 2007 A Guide to the Seaweed Industry
This 2003 paper "is written for those who know little about the seaweed industry, but wish to know more." The document, which features illustrations, discusses agar (gelatinous foodstuff produced from algae), carrageenan (a thickening agent for products such as toothpaste), edible seaweeds (such as nori and dulse), and other types of seaweed and their uses. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/y4765e/y4765e00.htm Topics: Industries, Plants by Name Last updated Jan 15, 2007 HealthInspections.com
News and background about health inspections of restaurants and other food facilities. Provides news stories and audio and video clips about recent inspection findings, tips for reading health inspection reports, and a searchable database of health inspection websites in the U.S. The site is "provided as a public service to spotlight the important work of health inspectors," by a provider of environmental health data management systems. http://healthinspections.com Topics: Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 17, 2007 International Coffee Organization (ICO)
Statistics on the coffee trade, covering prices, imports and exports, and production. Also features reports on the international coffee market, background information about coffee plants and coffee-making methods, and information about the economics of the coffee industry. The ICO is an intergovernmental organization for coffee that was set up under the auspices of the United Nations. http://www.ico.org Topics: Beverages, Industries Last updated Sep 13, 2004 International Rice Research Institute (IRRI): Rice Crisis Solutions
This website concerns "the reasons behind the rapid increase in rice prices [in 2008] and what must be done to achieve reliable, plentiful supplies of affordable rice." Features a background paper, details about goals of a plan to maintain fair rice prices for farmers and consumers, facts and figures, photos, video of a press conference, and related material. From the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), an international agricultural research institute based in the Philippines. http://solutions.irri.org//index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Industries Last updated Apr 28, 2008 ISU Viticulture
Iowa State University Extension's Department of Horticulture presents research and resources for information on grape growing and wine making. Features conference proceedings, research papers, books and publications, trade organizations contacts, and Web resources. Topics include training and pruning, pest management, and the grape industry. http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, California Agriculture: Crops, California and Washington Wine, Crops, Gardening, Industries Last updated Dec 27, 2003 Jolly Time
The Web site for this popcorn brand includes a collection of recipes using popcorn (both regular and microwave), popcorn crafts projects for children (including ideas for Easter, Halloween, and other holidays), sections on popcorn science and history, popping tips, classroom projects, and more. Searchable. http://www.jollytime.com Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Industries, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Mar 30, 2005 Junk Food News
This tasty site features stories and newswires about the junk food industry. Beyond the entertainment value of the latest news about empty calories, this site shrewdly illustrates by example how the junk food industry promotes its product. A well-done hobby site by a professional writer. http://www.junkfoodnews.net/ Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Business, Humor, Industries, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 12, 2005 Justice Talking: Challenging the Ban on Online Liquor & Wine
Companion to a radio show that debates topics related to regulation of interstate wine shipments and wine shipping from online businesses. Includes audio of the program, biographies of the guests, related laws and amendments, reading suggestions, and links to related advocacy and industry organizations. Note: "Justice Talking" ceased production in June 2008. ... Blogs and forums are provided as a read-only resource for historical interest only." http://www.justicetalking.org/ShowPage.aspx?ShowID=495 Topics: Finance, Industries, Internet Last updated Jun 8, 2009 Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia
"This [Australian industry organization] site promotes an understanding of the kangaroo industry, its vital role in the environmental sustainability of the Australian rangelands, and its role in indigenising Australian Agriculture." Provides material about the main commercial uses for kangaroo (leather, meat for human consumption, and pet food), data supporting the sustainability of the kangaroo industry, and recipes (in metric measurements) for dishes such as kangaroo medallions and coriander chili kangaroo. http://www.kangaroo-industry.asn.au/ Topics: Industries, Mammals Last updated Mar 7, 2006 Lobster Institute: Education
Educational materials about American lobsters (covering anatomy, diet, life cycle, and habitat) and the lobstering industry. Also features a page for children, teacher resources, and instructions for cooking and eating lobsters. From the Lobster Institute, a group founded jointly by Maine's lobster industry associations and the University of Maine. http://www.lobsterinstitute.org/index.php?page=4 Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Industries Last updated Aug 26, 2006 Modern Meat
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline show that "goes inside the world of the modern American meat industry and shows that this once simple product, the hamburger, is no longer so simple." Includes features on industrial meat, foodborne illnesses and meat safety, the meat inspection process, and politics. Provides interviews, a program transcript, video clips, and links to consumer resources. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/meat/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Mar 23, 2004 New Orleans: Global Food Heritage City Endangered
"Just to remind us why New Orleans means so much to so many people, here is our partial list ... of this city's unique food history and heritage." Includes links to information about the "fusion of cultures and cuisines: Creole, Cajun, French, Spanish, African-American, [and] American"; the French Market; coffee; and other New Orleans culinary matters. From the Food Museum. http://www.foodmuseum.com/#nola Topics: Beverages, Food & Cooking, Hurricane Katrina, Industries, Travel, U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 14, 2005 NIOSH Fact Sheet: NIOSH Evaluates Worker Exposures at a Popcorn Plant in Missouri
In this May 2002 study, the "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ... [has worked] with management, employees, State health officials, and others to assess workers' potential risk for a serious lung disease from occupational exposures at a company's popcorn packaging plant in Jasper, Missouri. NIOSH has made interim recommendations to reduce exposures as further study continues." http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/02-128.html Topics: Business, Diseases & Conditions, Industries, Jobs & Work Last updated Apr 21, 2004 North American Millers' Association: Oat Milling
Consumer information about the process for milling whole oats into rolled oats, steel-cut oats, and other products. Provides a description of the milling process, definitions of oat products (such as oat flour and instant rolled oats), sections on health benefits of oats, "fun facts," and more. From a trade association representing the wheat, corn, oat, and rye milling industry. http://www.namamillers.org/ci_products_oats.html Topics: Crops, Industries Last updated Jun 15, 2006 Northwest Shade Coffee Campaign
Information about the Seattle Audubon Society's efforts to educate people on the benefits of shade-grown coffee. Businesses can learn what steps they can take to help protect the habitat of birds. Consumers can educate themselves about the coffee they are drinking, find out where to buy shade-grown coffee in the Pacific Northwest, and discover how to get involved in preserving and protecting an animal species. Features the quarterly newsletter Cuentos de la Sombra. http://www.shadecoffee.org Topics: Animals, Beverages, Birds, Industries, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Oregon Wine Center
This searchable guide to the wine industry in Oregon includes directories of wineries, links to producers and other resources, an interactive map, vineyard touring information, news, events, a newsletter, and forums. Provides information for the media, quotes related to wine, and a glossary. Wineries are searchable by name, variety, or city; browsable by name. Wine awards are searchable by keyword and variety. From the Oregon Wine Board. http://www.oregonwine.org/ Topics: California and Washington Wine, Industries, Wines by Region: United States Last updated Jun 9, 2008 QSR Magazine
Industry news and information for the quick service restaurant (QSR) business. Includes news about dozens of fast food chains (such as Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald's, and Starbucks), feature articles on topics such as the importance of condiments, reports on topics such as the top 50 QSR brands and the best drive-thru restaurants, material about franchise opportunities, job listings, and more. Some material only available for a fee. http://www.qsrmagazine.com/ Topics: Industries Last updated Aug 30, 2007 Safety and Health Topics: Poultry Processing
"This page addresses the hazards in the poultry processing industry," including respiratory issues from exposure to dusts and ammonia, hazards associated with machinery, and ergonomic problems. Discusses personal protective equipment, machine safety measures, OSHA compliance, and related topics. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/poultryprocessing/ Topics: Industries, Jobs & Work Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Salt Institute (SI)
This trade association claims to be "the world's foremost source of authoritative information about salt (sodium chloride) and its more than 14,000 known uses." The site provides a history of salt, a map of salt deposits in the United States, nutritional data, an overview of salt production technologies, and other information about salt and the salt industry. Also includes materials for educators and news. http://www.saltinstitute.org/ Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Industries Last updated Aug 6, 2003 Saltworks Salt Resource and Education Center
Information about the history and uses of salt. Discusses the chemical properties of pure sodium chloride (NaCl), the uses of salts for human health (such as salt baths), the purposes of salt in foods, a reference guide to gourmet sea salts, and more. Includes information about salt from the Dead Sea. From a company that supplies salts to the wholesale, retail, and consumer markets. http://www.saltworks.us/salt_info/salt_info.asp Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Industries Last updated Apr 20, 2006 The Secretary-General's High-Level Task Force on the Global Food Security Crisis
Website for this task force (established in late April 2008) whose primary aim is "to promote a unified response to the global food price challenge." Provides background, documents, event listings, news, press releases and statements, links, and related material. From the Department of Public Information, United Nations. http://www.un.org/issues/food/taskforce/ Topics: Industries, Poverty Last updated Jun 18, 2008 Songbird Foundation
Describes a nonprofit organization that is primarily concerned with "raising awareness among coffee consumers, retailers, growers and distributors of the effect of sun-grown coffee on the songbirds and the rain forest on which they depend for essential habitat." Features information about shade-grown coffee, forests, birds, farmers, and how to help. Includes links to news articles and resources. Note: the bird songs don't play in the Mozilla browser. http://www.songbird.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Beverages, Birds, Environment, Industries, Plants Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Special Reports: World Warned on Food Price Spiral
Series of news stories from 2008 on the rise in world food prices. "Prices are increasing sharply for some of the most basic foodstuffs traded on international commodity markets," such as wheat, corn, and soy. Provides news stories, a FAQ, charts showing food prices increases, shopping lists from six families around the world (to be revisited in the future), and related links. From BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/world/2008/costoffood/ Topics: Agriculture, Industries Last updated Mar 11, 2008 The State of Sustainable Coffee: A Study of Twelve Major Markets
This World Bank Group 2003 report "documents the fundamental features of the main sustainable coffee available today, as well as the state of their current markets. It calls for stricter guidelines and policies on what can be labeled organic, fair trade, and shade grown — collectively known as sustainable coffees." Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.iisd.org/pdf/2003/trade_state_sustainable_coffee.pdf Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, California: Agriculture, Crops, Economics, Industries Last updated Jun 18, 2008 State Shipping Laws [Wine]
This website contains an interactive U.S. map of off-site shipping laws by state, a directory of state control agencies, links to state legislatures, excise tax rates, and a volume converter. Also features information about which carriers ship from California wineries to consumers in each state. Includes an FAQ. From the Wine Institute, "the public policy advocacy association of California wineries." http://www.wineinstitute.org/initiatives/stateshippinglaws Topics: California and Washington Wine, Industries, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated Jul 6, 2008 Still Cookin' by the Fireside: African Americans in Food Service
This illustrated exhibit highlights the history of African Americans in food service occupations, from the colonial period through the 20th century. Features essays, photos, and an extensive bibliography of African and African-American cookbooks and books on African American etiquette, foodways, and related topics. From the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum. http://anacostia.si.edu/exhibits/online_exhibitions/food/ Topics: Black Resources, Industries Last updated Jan 24, 2008 Stuffed and Starved
This companion blog to a book of the same name provides updates about the global food crisis. Topics include rice-affected countries, food riots, hunger in America, biofuels, and more. Blog entries go back to November 2006. Also includes a list of "ten things that we all can do to promote justice and food sovereignty" and links to related sites. From an author and consultant. http://stuffedandstarved.org/drupal/frontpage Topics: Agriculture, Industries, Poverty Last updated May 13, 2008 Supermarket Guru
This site features the latest food and health trend news from food marketing columnist and radio and TV reporter Phil Lempert. Provides daily updates and weekly features on new product hits and misses, current and archived columns, "stolen" restaurant recipes, weight loss diaries, resources for food industry professionals, and related food and diet information. Registration (free) required to use some site features. http://supermarketguru.com Topics: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Food & Cooking, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated May 11, 2005 Sustainable Table: The Issues
This site introduces users "to the major issues surrounding sustainable meat and factory farming." Topics include additives, animal welfare, genetic engineering, heritage livestock breeds and heirloom crop varieties, hormones, mad cow disease, slaughterhouses and processing, and soil conditions. From the Sustainable Table, "a consumer campaign developed by the Global Resource Action Center for the Environment (GRACE)." http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Food & Cooking, Industries, Livestock, Pets, Social Issues Last updated Jun 13, 2005 Topics in Development: Food Price Crisis
Background, news, documents, and other material about rising food prices. Includes regional pages, events listings, and information about World Bank actions, including a "new $1.2 billion rapid financing facility [announced May 2008] to support global efforts to overcome the food crisis." Available in several languages. From the World Bank Group. http://www.worldbank.org/html/extdr/foodprices/ Topics: Agriculture, Industries Last updated Jun 18, 2008 USA Dry Peas, Lentils, and Chickpeas
Includes nutrition and preparation information, photos of different varieties, facts and recipes for children, links to related resources, and more. From the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council. http://www.pea-lentil.com/ Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Food & Cooking, Industries Last updated May 28, 2009 Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance
The Web site for this wine industry association provides information about more than 40 wineries in the Walla Walla Valley area of Washington state. Read about the history of wine growing in the area, the favorable local conditions, and wineries producing varieties such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and syrah. Includes an event calendar and travel information. http://www.wallawallawine.com/ Topics: California and Washington Wine, Industries, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Food & Cooking, Washington State: Plants, Washington State: Recreation, Wines by Region: Washington State Last updated Sep 24, 2003 Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAWGG)
WAWGG is a nonprofit association of grape growers, wineries, researchers, and other advocates for the wine industry in Washington state. This site provides facts and statistics about the industry and information about its economic impact. Includes information about the organization, weather, news, events, and related resources. http://www.wawgg.org/ Topics: Agriculture, California Agriculture: Crops, California and Washington Wine, Crops, Industries, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Government, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jan 7, 2004 Washington Wine Archives
This Web site contains information about "materials connected with the history of the Washington [state] wine industry," including historical documents, festival materials, and articles. Created with a grant from the Washington Wine Commission, the archives are sponsored by the commission and the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS). Site includes a list of materials sought by the archives for its physical collections. http://www.wawinearchives.com/ Topics: California and Washington Wine, Industries, Washington State: Business, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Librarianship Last updated Dec 29, 2003 Washington Wine Commission
This interactive, searchable site provides information about the wine industry in Washington state including history, facts, varietals, vintages, regions, a trade newsletter, events, links, and a trip planner. http://www.washingtonwine.org/ Topics: California and Washington Wine, Industries, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Recreation Last updated Feb 2, 2003 Washington Wine Foundation
This nonprofit corporation's activities focus on advancing "the excellence of the Washington [state] wine industry." The site provides information about the foundation, its board and staff, events, scholarships, fund-raising efforts, and its education programs for risk management, sustainability, and being a good neighbor. Also includes a newsletter. http://www.washingtonwinefoundation.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Industries, Washington State: Business Last updated Dec 29, 2003 What Kosher Wine Is, and Isn't
This page from the Abarbanel Wine Company briefly explains what makes a wine kosher. It discusses the "Kashrut" (dietary law) regarding wine and describes kosher procedures for wine production and handling. It also addresses the place of wine in Jewish homes and religious services. http://www.kosher-wine.com/history.shtml Topics: California and Washington Wine, Industries, Judaism, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States Last updated Mar 23, 2008 Wild Salmon Spotlight: Life in the Pacific
Lots of onsite information and hundreds of links to even more information on salmon, with the main focus on the northwest coast of North America. Includes natural history of the fish, salmon resource management, history of salmon fishing on the Pacific Coast, fishing tips and regulations, recipes, and more. From the Canadian Fishing Company, a commercial enterprise headquartered in British Columbia, Canada. http://www.goldseal.ca/wildsalmon/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Industries, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Washington State: Animals, Washington State: Food & Cooking, Washington State: Regions Last updated Oct 8, 2004 The Wine Info Site
This site is from a Dutch company that aims to "produce internet sites for individual producers" and "provide the visitor with complete wine information, both on a generic level (cépages [varieties], wine regions, production methods etc.) and on an individual level for the attached wine producer." The site provides information about dozens of wineries, selected international wine regions, and grape varieties as well as related articles. Available in several languages. http://www.twis.info/ Topics: California and Washington Wine, Industries, Wines by Region: World Last updated Apr 28, 2005 Wine Institute
This organization is the "public policy advocacy association of California wineries." Resources of interest on the site include Regional Winery Associations , with addresses and Web sites for each wine region in California; a section with the federal and state laws applicable to wine production; and a Research section with information on the positive health aspects of wine consumption. http://www.wineinstitute.org/ Topics: California and Washington Wine, California: Education, Industries, Wines by Region: California Last updated May 21, 2002 Wine Literature of the World
This site from the State Library of South Australia highlights selections from its collections of wine-related materials. More than a bibliography, it includes quotations, photographs, and images of labels, menus, and other ephemera. It provides information about the top 25 wine grapes, wine making, wine history, the Australian wine industry, festivals, lore and humor, and the design of bottles, glasses, labels, and related items. http://www.winelit.slsa.sa.gov.au Topics: California and Washington Wine, Discover New Trails at LII, Industries, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 28, 2005 Wine Press Northwest
News, events, links, awards, weekly featured wines, directories of wineries and wine shops, and more about the wines and wineries of Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. This searchable site also includes the tables of contents and selected articles from the current and past issues of the print version (a quarterly). From the Tri-City Herald. http://www.winepressnw.com/ Topics: California and Washington Wine, Industries, Magazines by Place, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Media, Washington State: Media By Place, Wines by Region: United States, Wines by Region: World Last updated Jun 10, 2004 Winefiles.org: The Database for Wine Professionals and Wine Lovers
This database of citations to primarily paper-based publications emphasizes "authoritative information on wine, wine making and grape growing, including the business, technology and history associated with wine. Our coverage is worldwide with a special emphasis on California." Includes the California Wine History Files, an index of citations for 1849 through 1999 by noted California wine historian Charles Sullivan. Maintained by Wine Librarian Bo Simons of the Sonoma County (California) Library. http://winefiles.org/ Topics: California Agriculture: Crops, California and Washington Wine, California: Libraries, California: Libraries & Archives by Type, Crops, Industries, Wines by Region: California Last updated Nov 25, 2004 |
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