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Sam Bloch

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Sam Bloch is a contributing writer for The Counter, where he covers business, environment and culture. He has also written for The New York Times, L.A. Weekly, Places Journal, Art in America and other publications, and is currently working on his first book, a work of narrative nonfiction about shade, for Random House.

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Office food is no healthier than Wendy's, CDC report shows. Credit: iStock / vgajic, January 2019
Office food is no healthier than Wendy’s, CDC report shows
Health
by Sam Bloch
01.24.2019
Health
Meet the AI-enabled strawberry picker that could replace thousands of farmworkers. Credit: Harvest CROO, January 2019
Strawberry farmers: Come with Harvest CROO if you want to live
Tech
by Sam Bloch
01.22.2019
Tech
Inside the intellectual property debate over a Prince Street Pizza recipe. Credit: Becca Kahn Bloch, January 2019
Who owns a pizza recipe?
Culture
by Sam Bloch
01.17.2019
Culture
Orange pickers are back on the job after Wonderful company restores pay rate after four-day strike. Credit: United Farm Workers of America, January 2019
In California, Wonderful Citrus strike exposes a murky world of unequal pay for farmworkers
Politics
by Sam Bloch
01.15.2019
Politics
New Jersey lawmakers want to raise the minimum wage. Farm worker advocates aren't happy. (January 2019)
New Jersey lawmakers want a $15 minimum wage, but not for farmworkers
Politics
by Sam Bloch
01.08.2019
Politics
McCain Foods recalled at least 99 million pounds of frozen vegetable products this year due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination. Credit: iStock / Juanmonino, iStock / ktsimage
The biggest food recall of 2018 is one you still haven’t heard about
Health
by Sam Bloch
01.03.2019
Health
USDA announces long-awaited rule regarding labeling of GMO foods ad
Here’s a first look at the label that must appear on all GMO foods by 2022
Business
by Sam Bloch
12.20.2018
Business
The 2018 farm bill will include funding for rural broadband expansion. Credit: iStock / kynny, December 2018
Rural broadband is about to get $600 million in funding—but there’s a catch
Tech
by Sam Bloch
12.18.2018
Tech
FDA names first source in ongoing investigation of romaine lettuce outbreak
Business
by Sam Bloch
12.17.2018
Business
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