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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.
March 2009
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- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- agriculture,
- barry estabrook,
- farming
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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.
02.17.09
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.
02.13.09
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.
02.11.09
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?
02.10.09
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.
02.05.09
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- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- sustainability,
- seafood,
- environment
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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.
02.04.09
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- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- sustainability,
- seafood,
- japan
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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.
02.04.09
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- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- sustainability,
- seafood,
- ingredients
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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.
02.02.09
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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.
01.30.09
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