May’s Food for thought…

• This startup is milking cow cells in a laboratory for animal-free dairy
• Save our species
• Why is climate 'doomism' going viral – and who's fighting it?
• Faking ‘healthy’ and ‘sustainable’ diets: Why consumers lie about what’s on their plate?
• Six unbelievable uses for cheese

This startup is milking cow cells in a laboratory for animal-free dairy - Fastcompany.com.  The article describes how a Boston lab has succeeded in cultivating bovine mammary cells which produce cow milk, without the cow. Alternative dairy sales are growing, could this become a reality on a commercial scale? Read the article

Save our species for Shifting Cultures - ABC News. The article explores how more and more farmers are choosing to combine conservation with agriculture and the benefits are paying off. Read the full article or listen to the podcast.

Why is climate 'doomism' going viral – and who's fighting it? - BBC News. Climate "doomers" believe the world has already lost the battle against global warming. That's wrong - and while that view is spreading online, there are others who are fighting the viral tide. Read the article

Faking ‘healthy’ and ‘sustainable’ diets: Why consumers lie about what’s on their plate - FoodNavigator.com. New studies suggest consumers are lying about their overall calorie intake and making different food choices depending on who’s watching. Read the article

Six unbelievable uses for cheese – BBC News. If you’re only eating cheese, you’re missing out on so many possibilities…this one might make you chuckle! Enjoy the article here