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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.
04.23.07
- Keywords
- food policy,
- legislation,
- meat,
- nutrition/diet,
- politics of the plate
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Market Forces
Whole Foods asks a small-scale competitor to divulge its trade secrets—and failure to comply could land its CEO in jail.
12.08.08
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Newspeak
The USDA said it will investigate whether a California slaughterhouse violated animal-welfare and food-safety laws.
02.08.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- meat,
- farming
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Merger Mania
For what seems to be the umpteenth time, the Federal Trade Commission tried to kibosh the merger of Whole Foods and Wild Oats.
10.29.07
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Organic Pit Bull
To police the entire, $17-billion organic food industry in this country, the USDA has a staff of about a half-dozen people.
09.17.07
- Keywords
- food policy,
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate
food politics
The Farm Bloc
The Senate Committee on Agriculture is responsible for U.S. farm policy as we know it—but Kirsten Gillibrand, the committee’s newest member, may help push it in a better direction....
02.25.09
- Keywords
- agriculture,
- farms + fish,
- farming,
- produce,
- sam hurst
chefs + restaurants
Eight Great Street-Food Vendors in New Orleans
There’s not a lot of street food in New Orleans, but these are by far the best quick snacks you can eat standing up or on the go in the Crescent City.
09.25.09
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
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Produce Police
According to a database maintained by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, produce causes more illnesses than any other category of food.
09.24.07
- Keywords
- food policy,
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- produce,
- legislation
food politics
The Gourmet Q + A: Robert Kenner
The director of Food, Inc. discusses how “veggie libel laws” have silenced critics of the food industry, why travel is horrible, and more.
06.19.09
- Keywords
- christy harrison,
- robert kenner,
- food policy,
- farming,
- q + a