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Politics of the Plate: Chickening Out
A court forces a poultry processing giant to withdraw its antibiotic-free chicken labels; and PETA scares KFC into buying humanely treated chickens.
06.03.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- poultry,
- restaurants
food politics
Politics of the Plate: David 2; Goliath 0
The latest salvo in the battle between an organic industry watchdog and the largest U.S.–based distributor of milk and dairy products.
05.30.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- agriculture,
- dairy
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Burger Justice, a Pesticide Faux Pas, and Fuel for Debate
Now that the USDA has terminated its survey of pesticide use, there’s no way of knowing which pesticides are being sprayed on American crops; and more.
05.28.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- agriculture,
- beer
food politics
Politics of the Plate: A Real Whopper
When Burger King refuses to pay farmworkers one penny more per pound for their tomatoes, guess who starts an online flame war?
05.06.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- restaurants,
- farming
food politics
The Gourmet Q + A: John Powell
Gourmet Deputy Editor Jocelyn Zuckerman spoke with the Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme about the global food crisis.
04.28.08
- Keywords
- jocelyn c. zuckerman,
- food policy,
- john powell,
- q + a
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Irradiated Produce, and Safe Milk from Wal-Mart
At a congressional hearing on food safety, irradiated produce passes a taste test. Plus, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and other retailers move to carry rBST-free milk.
03.25.08
magazine
Betting the Farm
Washington has created a tangled web of subsidies that determines the way our food is grown. One South Dakota family demonstrates why you should care about the Farm Bill.
April 2008
- Keywords
- sam hurst,
- farm bill,
- food policy,
- farming,
- agriculture
wine + spirits + beer
Sour Grapes
It’s no surprise that the president of the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America is upset about bills seeking to make it easier for consumers to buy wine directly from wineries....
03.10.08
- Keywords
- james rodewald,
- wine,
- legislation,
- industry,
- food policy
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Whitefinger?
Last week, Kansas and Utah attempted to ban dairies from labeling milk products as free of the artificial growth hormone rBST—even if they are.
03.07.08
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Feeling the Pinch
Dying lobsters, laudable legislation, and more.
02.29.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- farms + fish,
- industry,
- seafood