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Politics of the Plate: What’s the Catch?

Finally, some good news about seafood.
08.05.09
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Politics of the Plate: Salmon on Drugs

A new report indicates rampant antibiotic use at Chilean fish farms, which supply most of the U.S.’s farmed salmon.
07.30.09
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Politics of the Plate: Seal of Disapproval

The European Parliament’s ban on Canadian seal products smacks of hypocrisy.
05.11.09
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Mr. Leroy and the French Club

While researching a series of oral history interviews on the Biloxi seafood industry, Francis Lam met Mr. Leroy and the Fleur de Lis Society.
05.05.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Clam Up

American farmed clams are among the most sustainable seafood choices around, but production costs and lack of demand are driving some farmers out of business.
03.11.09
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
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Politics of the Plate: Substandard Seafood

The USDA proposes criteria for organic fish that will confuse customers and undermine a $23-billion-plus industry.
11.24.08
food politics

Politics of the Plate: CCD Clues, Fumigated Nuts, and Fish Farms

A new suspect emerges as the cause of the devastating disease, and more.
09.12.08
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Tough Times for the King of Kings

Yukon River salmon were the most sought-after catch-of-the-day. Then disaster struck.
06.24.08
food politics

Politics of the Plate: A Seafood Controversy, and the Whole Truth

Supermarkets flunk Greenpeace’s sustainable seafood report; and Whole Foods CEO John Mackey in a revealing interview.
06.17.08

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