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Dan Mitchell

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Dan Mitchell has written for The New York Times, Fortune, Wired, Slate, the Chicago Tribune, Civil Eats, Modern Farmer, and many other publications. He is based in Oakland, Calif.

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Consumers react negatively to food tech
Food-tech tries to shake the “frankenfood” label
Tech
by Dan Mitchell
03.31.2017
Tech
California food activists are discussing different topics in 2017
For California food reformers, priorities shift from “local and sustainable” to ICE raids and “sanctuary restaurants”
Politics
by Dan Mitchell
03.24.2017
Politics
How can McDonald's stay relevant?
Does mass-market appeal still appeal?
Business
by Dan Mitchell
03.16.2017
Business
Sustainability isn't at the top of consumers' priorities
People don’t want “green” anymore
Business
by Dan Mitchell
03.06.2017
Business
The upside of
When Big buys small
Business
by Dan Mitchell
02.03.2017
Business
The liquor industry is harshing on legal pot’s buzz
Business
by Dan Mitchell
12.30.2016
Business
The juice industry is at a crossroads
Juice’s identity crisis hasn’t stopped entrepreneurs from making it
Business
by Dan Mitchell
12.16.2016
Business
Van Jones thinks you should hire the formerly incarcerated
Van Jones thinks you should hire the formerly incarcerated
Business
by Dan Mitchell
12.12.2016
Business
Trump win redefines local for the food movement
Trump win redefines “local” for the food movement
Politics
by Dan Mitchell
12.06.2016
Politics
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