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Politics of the Plate: Not So Fast, for Cod’s Sake
At the first sign of recovery, cod are in danger of being overfished—again.
04.22.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- farms + fish,
- environment,
- seafood
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Feta Accompli
A new study suggests that consuming raw milk may be safer than eating raw greens.
04.18.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- cheese,
- dairy
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Politics of the Plate: Tainted Beef, Rogue Weeds, and a Conservation Cruise
A form of mad cow disease may have spread to the United States, a new weed survives repeated herbicide spraying, and more.
04.16.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- farms + fish,
- beef,
- industry
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Salmon Scandal
How not to deal with an environmental disaster.
04.11.08
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Beeting Down the GM Sugar Opposition
For the first time, American sugar beet farmers will plant seeds that have been genetically modified to survive being sprayed with the herbicide Roundup.
04.08.08
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Soft-Shell Crab Shortage, Microbial Fruit Garnishes, and rBST
Soft-shell crabs may no longer mark the beginning of spring; lemon wedges are health hazards; and the rBST battle gets a litmus test.
04.04.08
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Politics of the Plate: Organic Nutrition, the Dirt on Greens, and Glass in Yogurt
A study disproves two myths about organic produce, and Stonyfield recalls its yogurt. Plus, is our growing appetite for greens to blame for food poisoning?
04.02.08
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Politics of the Plate: How Sustainable and Who Decides?
Greenpeace’s forthcoming report on sustainable seafood is a “boldfaced attempt to intimidate retailers,” an advocacy group says.
03.28.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- sustainability,
- seafood
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: Salmon Collapse, and a Pork Exposé
Sea lions devour salmon that are already on the verge of collapse, and the nation's largest pork producer faces harsh criticism.
03.21.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- farms + fish,
- seafood,
- pork
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