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Politics of the Plate: Monsantolith

Consumer groups and environmentalists are clearly waging a losing battle against genetically modified (GM) crops.
Barry Estabrook
12.17.07
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Politics of the Plate: Greenmail

Last week, the USDA ended the public comment period on a national set of handling standards for greens.
barry estabrook
12.11.07
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We Should Have Known

Pennsylvania's Agriculture Secretary claimed that labels for rBST-free milk were misleading because you can't test milk to see whether the fake hormone was present.
Barry Estabrook
12.04.07
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food policy,
labeling,
farming,
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Raising the Steaks

You have probably heard all the stories about the lush life that results in tender, buttery-rich Kobe beef. Just be glad you haven't seen it.
Barry Estabrook
December 2007
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Hoppin' Mad

In its report "Paths to a Low-Carbon Future," Greenpeace suggested that Australians eat kangaroos to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Barry Estabrook
11.29.07
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health + science,
environment,
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Putting the Cart Before the Computer

Brave new trolleys will read product codes to give customers information about nutrition and calories, and also about environmental and ethical issues surrounding potential purchases.
Barry Estabrook
11.29.07
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nutrition/Diet,
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Oops!

The USDA allowed Tyson Foods Inc. to label its chicken "raised without antibiotics." But Tyson's birds were still fed a diet laced with drugs.
Barry Estabrook
11.27.07
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farms + fish,
labeling,
organics market,
poultry,
politics of the plate
food politics

Closed Doors, Closed Minds

Chile dealt with its raging epidemic of infectious salmon anemia, a highly contagious disease often called aquaculture's answer to foot-and-mouth.
Barry Estabrook
11.27.07
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Schmear Tactics

Palm oil is in high demand as a healthy alternative to trans fats. While this may be good for our arteries, it's horrible for the environment.
Barry Estabrook
11.12.07
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sustainability,
ecology,
nutrition/diet,
politics of the plate,
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food politics

Talk About Slipping on a Banana Peel

A jury found that Dole Food Co. and Dow Chemical Co. must pay $3.29 million for causing the sterility of six Nicaraguan banana plantation workers.
Barry Estabrook
11.12.07
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farms + fish,
agriculture,
fruit,
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