food politics
Politics of the Plate: Roundup Ready—or Not?
A court decision comes as good news for opponents of genetically modified crops. But is it the beginning of a political sea change, or just a blip?
07.24.09
- Keywords
- politics of the plate,
- farming,
- policy,
- industry,
- barry estabrook
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Politics of the Plate: Milking for Profit
One of the nation’s largest dairy processors could soon come under investigation by the Justice Department.
07.23.09
- Keywords
- politics of the plate,
- farming,
- dairy,
- industry,
- barry estabrook
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Toxic Strawberries?
California’s governor will soon decide whether to approve a new—and possibly very dangerous—pesticide for use on this beloved summer fruit.
07.16.09
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Politics of the Plate: Organic Warfare
An advocacy group criticizes the USDA’s “dysfunctional” management of the nation’s organic program.
07.07.09
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Politics of the Plate: When Organic Is Not Organic
USDA certified organic fish doesn’t exist—but you wouldn’t necessarily know it to read the labels at a seafood counter.
06.26.09
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Politics of the Plate: The Seeds of an Heirloom Revolution?
A group of chefs and farmers works to bring 16 unusual vegetables to the table.
06.22.09
- Keywords
- politics of the plate,
- farming,
- slow food,
- farm-to-table,
- barry estabrook
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Politics of the Plate: Family Farms or “Facilities”?
Why the new Food Safety Enhancement Act could spell trouble for small farmers.
06.19.09
- Keywords
- politics of the plate,
- farming,
- legislature,
- food policy,
- barry estabrook
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Politics of the Plate: Nobu’s Blues
Advice for the superstar sushi chef on how to deal with tuna.
06.08.09
- Keywords
- politics of the plate,
- seafood,
- nobu matsuhisa,
- barry estabrook,
- restaurants
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Politics of the Plate: Xtreme Eating
The season for competitive consumption is underway—but why sign up for an eating contest when you can scarf several days’ worth of calories in just one meal at your local chain restaurant?...
06.02.09
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Politics of the Plate: It’s in the Bag
A new study concludes that reusable shopping bags can harbor bacteria and fungi. But a closer look reveals that this supposed public-health threat may be more of a scare campaign....
06.01.09
- Keywords
- politics of the plate,
- industry,
- environment,
- food policy,
- barry estabrook