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sci fi pig
For Christ’s sake, skip “What the Health.” Watch this sci-fi film about giant pigs instead
sci fi pig
08.08.2017
by Patrick Clinton
Soda sugar sweetened tax
In Chicago, nobody knew the soda tax could be so complicated
Soda sugar sweetened tax
07.27.2017
by Patrick Clinton
Vineyard migrant labor shortage
Help wanted in the vineyards
Vineyard migrant labor shortage
07.25.2017
by Diana R. Gordon
Nature Valley granola bars dark chocolate
These bars are made with “100 percent natural whole grain oats”—and glyphosate
Nature Valley granola bars dark chocolate
07.21.2017
by Patrick Clinton
Odwalla juice is the subject of a bizzare labeling lawsuit
How can “no sugar added” be true, but still illegal?
Odwalla juice is the subject of a bizzare labeling lawsuit
07.13.2017
by Patrick Clinton
Beets: healthy, or delicious?
You’re more likely to eat these beets if they’re labeled “delicious” instead of “healthy”
Beets: healthy, or delicious?
06.15.2017
by Patrick Clinton
Blue Apron is struggling to turn a profit despite massive growth
Blue Apron’s revenue could top $1 billion in 2017. But will it ever make a profit?
Blue Apron is struggling to turn a profit despite massive growth
06.07.2017
by Patrick Clinton
Does killing coyotes really help herders?
Why killing coyotes doesn’t make livestock safer
Does killing coyotes really help herders?
05.30.2017
by Megan M. Draheim, The Conversation
You'll now know for sure whether your laverbread is authentic
The case for protecting food with a hometown
You'll now know for sure whether your laverbread is authentic
05.30.2017
by Patrick Clinton
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