food politics
Politics of the Plate: Obfuscation is Only Natural
The USDA finally defines “natural” foods, but with a huge oversight.
01.26.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- labeling,
- meat
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Politics of the Plate: Not So COOL After All
The USDA has finally expanded its country-of-origin labeling rules on meat, but significant loopholes leave a large portion of foods exempt.
01.23.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- labeling,
- meat
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Too Good for Their Own Good?
The venerable Niman Ranch ran out of cash this week, making it the second major natural-foods company to do so in 2009.
01.22.09
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Politics of the Plate: A Side Order of PCBs
New research suggests that a ban on two powerful toxins has dramatically reduced chemical contamination in freshwater fish.
01.16.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- seafood
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Fighting for Food Safety
Another case of Salmonella-tainted peanut butter, and a surprising new way to detect pathogens in food.
01.15.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- recalls,
- industry
food politics
The White House Chef Wars
A recent flap about the first family’s chef demonstrates why that position needs to be redefined.
01.15.09
- Keywords
- christy harrison,
- food policy,
- chefs,
- barack obama,
- alice waters
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Alice Waters’s Open Letter to the Obamas
Last November, Waters wrote a letter urging the Obamas to choose a forward-thinking White House chef, but it hasn’t been published online until now.
01.15.09
- Keywords
- alice waters,
- food policy,
- farm-to-table,
- barack obama
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Religious Rights
One healthcare network is refusing to buy foods made from cloned animals or genetically modified ingredients.
01.13.09
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Working the Bugs Out—Slowly
Producers will have to disclose when food coloring includes carmine, but they still won’t have to list the source of that compound: insects.
01.12.09
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Bitter Truths
The “Certified Organic” label for honey is virtually meaningless, schools test out grass-fed beef, and more.
01.06.09
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