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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
food + cooking

Beef Buying Guide

More and more of us are willing to pay a premium for beef that is “sustainable.” Selecting from the choices can be confusing, though.
06.17.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Humane Beings

Thanks to new regulations and consumer demand, the market for humanely raised animal products is about to take off.
05.18.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Organic Isn’t Dead Yet

A recent Nielsen report greatly exaggerates the recession-related decline in the organics market—and new research indicates growth is still high.
05.07.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Nothing’s the Matter with Kansas

Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius has shown that if she’s confirmed at a top FDA post, she’ll likely push for the interests of ordinary citizens—not Big Food....
04.24.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: What’s the Matter with Kansas?

If the governor doesn’t take action by Thursday, the state will enact a law that could keep consumers in the dark about what’s in their milk.
04.16.09
wine + spirits + beer

Apera and Topaque Enter the Wine Lexicon

No longer able to “borrow” the names Sherry and Tokay, Australian wine producers are getting creative.
03.09.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Obfuscation is Only Natural

The USDA finally defines “natural” foods, but with a huge oversight.
01.26.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Not So COOL After All

The USDA has finally expanded its country-of-origin labeling rules on meat, but significant loopholes leave a large portion of foods exempt.
01.23.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Working the Bugs Out—Slowly

Producers will have to disclose when food coloring includes carmine, but they still won’t have to list the source of that compound: insects.
01.12.09

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