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Wanted: John & Kira's Handcrafted, Locavore-Friendly Chocolates

Philadelphia-based John & Kira's crafts lustworthy treats using ingredients from local farms and gardens.READ»

Eat-onomics With Deborah Kane of FoodHub, a Match.com for Locavores

Think of it as the Match.com for the locavore movement: FoodHub connects small and regional producers with food buyers for restaurants, corporate cafeterias, public schools--even state prisons. We spoke with Deborah Kane, VP of food ...READ»

Infographic of the Day: Buy Local

On average, $73 of every $100 spent in a local economy stays in the community, as today's infographic illustrates.READ»

CLIF BAR iPhone App Shows Ski Resort Weather Conditions, Eco Efforts

CLIF BAR's new Save our Snow (SOS) iPhone app may be a little late for ski season, but it's a handy tool nonetheless. The free application displays snow, temperature, the percentage of lifts open and wind conditions at over 500 North ...READ»

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Can Burgerville Bring the Local Food Movement to the Masses?

Fast food chains like Burger King and McDonald's aren't known for being particularly healthy, gourmet, or sustainable. It doesn't matter if tomatoes or potatoes aren't in season--McDonald's customers want their fully-garnished ...READ»