From the Bering Sea to the North Slope, a take-and-bake pizza shop in Anchorage is flying pizzas hundreds of miles to the farthest corners of Alaska.
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Cold weather freezes freight orders for small towns in Southeast Alaska
Below-average temperatures in Southeast Alaska have put a freeze on an important transportation link in the region.
New Sitka bulk store takes bite out of high food prices
The owners both have day jobs, so the bulk goods store is a part-time operation.
DEC budget proposal puts small shellfish farming operations at risk
A Department of Environmental Conservation budget proposal could mean some rough years ahead for small shellfish farms in Alaska.
Manufacturer recalls frozen breakfast burritos distributed in Alaska
Ruiz Food Products, based in South Carolina, told food safety inspectors they got three consumer complaints about pieces of plastic in their product.
White Castle recalling frozen sliders because of possible listeria
The FDA says retailers are removing frozen six-pack and 16-pack White Castle hamburgers with best-by dates between Aug. 4, 2020, and Aug. 17, 2020.
Rule change for SNAP work requirements would disqualify some Alaska recipients, providers say
“We know many, many people are going to lose benefits because of this,” says Cara Durr with the Food Bank of Alaska.
Push to grow Alaska’s mariculture includes new how-to training for budding seaweed farmers
The training is geared toward those in commercial fishing, tribal organizations or other coastal residents.
Skagway brewery harnesses beer gas to grow food
Skagway Brewing Co. harnesses the carbon dioxide it produces making beer to fuel their aeroponic garden. That’s adding a layer of food security to Southeast Alaska community.
In Anaktuvuk Pass, a gardener brings new life to ancient foods with Arctic agriculture
Some of her recipes mix traditional and western plants, like pesto made with mashu or Eskimo potato.