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Cloning Around

The FDA seems hell-bent on approving cloned animals for use in our food supply, despite concerns expressed by watch dog groups.
Barry Estabrook
04.23.07
Keywords
food policy,
legislation,
meat,
nutrition/diet,
politics of the plate
food politics

Hog Wild

Pork production has its place in agricultural legislation. But lawmakers should concern themselves with swine that have curly tails, not those sporting Armani suits.
Barry Estabrook
04.23.07
Keywords
food policy,
legislation,
pork,
politics of the plate,
barry estabrook
chefs + restaurants

Sohn Fine With Foie Gras Fine

Doug Sohn, the first chef in town to be ticketed for serving foie gras,was slapped with a fine of $250, the minimum penalty.
Louisa Chu
03.30.07
Keywords
restaurant notes,
ingredients,
meat,
food policy,
legislation
travel + culture

Shooting Themselves in the Plate?

The French restaurant world is in an uproar over the recent decision to apply France’s 35-hour workweek to the restaurant trade.
Alexander Lobrano
12.03.06
Keywords
restaurants,
france,
legislation,
alexander lobrano
food + cooking

The Vegemite Skinny

The good news is that there is no issue with personally importing Vegemite, and Australians can bring it in freely for personal consumption.
Maggie Ruggiero
10.25.06
Keywords
ingredients,
food policy,
legislation,
maggie ruggiero
food + cooking

Vegemite Ban a Sham?

A concerned friend sent me a Slashfood post saying vegemite was being banned in the U.S. I panicked. I’m addicted to this Aussie savory.
Maggie Ruggiero
10.23.06
Keywords
ingredients,
food policy,
legislation,
maggie ruggiero
food politics

Champing at the Bit

Can a horse be dinner? For some, the answer yes. For others, the idea of eating Seabiscuit can be off-putting.
Alan Sytsma
10.18.06
Keywords
sustainability,
meat,
farming,
legislation,
alan sytsma
magazine

The Price is Right

How did the New Deal morph into agribusiness as usual? It’s the economy, stupid.
James Surowiecki
July 2003
Keywords
james surowiecki,
farming,
food policy,
florida,
fruit