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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 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 U.S. 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/agmrc/markets/Food/foodconsumptiontrends.htm Topics: Food & Cooking, Industries, Statistics Last updated Apr 19, 2006 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 Hormones in Your Milk
This November 2003 article from Science News discusses the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) labeling rules related to hormones in milk. Topics addressed include the use of hormones such as genetically engineered bovine somatotropin (rBST) and natural bovine somatotropin (BST). Includes links to related information. http://se02.xif.com/articles/20031101/food.asp Topics: Beverages, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs & Medications by Type, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Livestock, Nutrition & Food Safety, Social Issues Last updated May 3, 2008 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 Sep 3, 2008 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 | |||