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Politics of the Plate: The Price of Tomatoes

If you have eaten a tomato this winter, chances are very good that it was picked by a person who lives in virtual slavery.
Barry Estabrook
March 2009
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food policy,
agriculture,
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food politics

Politics of the Plate: A Ban to Dye For

Artificial food colorings are so ubiquitous that they’re nearly impossible to avoid, but legislators in Maryland are pushing to change that.
Barry Estabrook
02.17.09
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politics of the plate,
health + science,
nutrition/diet,
kids
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Killing the Fish That Lays the Golden Eggs

A new harvesting procedure keeps fish alive during caviar extraction—and it may help bring sturgeon back from the brink of extinction.
Barry Estabrook
02.13.09
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politics of the plate,
sustainability,
seafood,
valentine's day
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Secrets of the Stinking Rose

When it comes to garlic, the smellier the better: The compound responsible for its pungent odor is linked to its health benefits.
Barry Estabrook
02.11.09
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politics of the plate,
health + science,
nutrition/diet,
ingredients
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Performance-Enhancing Drumsticks

A steroid used in raising chickens can cause athletes to register false positives on drug tests. So maybe A-Rod just needs to lay off the wings?
Barry Estabrook
02.10.09
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politics of the plate,
health + science,
nutrition/diet,
poultry
food politics

Politics of the Plate: So What’s the Catch?

A promising idea called “catch shares” may be the solution to dwindling fish stocks and cutthroat competition among fishermen.
Barry Estabrook
02.05.09
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politics of the plate,
sustainability,
seafood,
environment
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Land of the Rising Seafood Awareness

In Japan, sustainable seafood is finally becoming more widely available. Most consumers, however, are still in the dark about it.
Barry Estabrook
02.04.09
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politics of the plate,
sustainability,
seafood,
japan
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Swimming Upstream

Wild salmon from Alaska has been one of the most sustainable seafood choices out there—but that’s about to change.
Barry Estabrook
02.04.09
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politics of the plate,
sustainability,
seafood,
ingredients
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Yogurt without Guilt

A new initiative allows consumers to recycle yogurt containers—and is expected to keep one million pounds of trash out of landfills this year.
Barry Estabrook
02.02.09
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politics of the plate,
sustainability,
dairy,
organics market
food politics

Politics of the Plate: High-Mercury Corn Syrup

If you didn’t already avoid high-fructose corn syrup, here’s a good reason to start: Scientists have found mercury in the sweetener.
Barry Estabrook
01.30.09
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politics of the plate,
health + science,
nutrition/diet,
ingredients