Why the Future of Food Depends on Pollinators
At IFT, people come together to talk about the future of food. That future is often framed through technology, ingredients, formulation, processing, packaging, nutrition, sustainability,
The Missing Piece of Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is having a moment. That is a good thing. For years, farmers, ranchers, soil advocates, conservation groups, food companies, and agricultural researchers have
Bees Are Food Technology
The food industry loves technology, and for good reason. Technology and innovation helps us make food safer, more stable, more scalable, more nutritious, and more
From Flowers to Fireworks: The Bees Behind What We Eat
On the Fourth of July, a lot of us gather around food before we ever look up at the sky. There are grills going. Coolers
The Ingredient Behind the Ingredient
SAVE the BEE is heading to IFT 2026, and we’ll be doing it from the Start-Up Pavilion. In some ways, that feels exactly right. We
The BEE Behind Your Steak and Eggs
Dear Friend of the Bee, This week I’ve spent a lot of time talking about pollinators. And one thing I’ve noticed is that most people
The Pollinator Behind Your Breakfast
Dear Friend of the Bee, I’m a coffee guy. Some mornings, if I’m being honest, coffee is breakfast. I drink it black, usually from an
The Calm Before the Swarm
Dear Friend of the Bee, Pollinator Week is almost here, and this spring I’ve been spending more time than usual with bees. A lot more
5 Things You Can Do This Summer to SAVE the BEE
Memorial Day has passed. The grills are out. Gardens are filling in. Kids are out of school. Summer has unofficially arrived. But for bees, this
State of the Bee 2025/26: Beyond “Save the Bees”
For years now, the phrase “Save the Bees” has become part of the public conversation. You see it on seed packets, social posts, documentaries, backyard gardens, food
