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The changing face of the American market.

USDA is facing a legal challenge over its new GMO labeling standards

12.07.2021
Lela Nargi
Two large U.S. cities have adopted a Good Food Purchasing framework to support local economies, better working conditions, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare
11.04.2021
by Lela Nargi
GRAPHIC: Meat prices increasing faster than other goods, government data shows
09.24.2021
by Madison McVan
They create jobs, open farmers’ markets, and make local food resilient, just, and equitable. Chances are, you’ve never heard of them.
09.01.2021
by Lela Nargi
Colleges rush to sign students up for food stamps, as pandemic rules expand eligibility
08.20.2021
by Alejandra Salgado
The megadrought is just one factor driving up the price of your bread
07.21.2021
by Alexandra Jones
GRAPHIC: Americans spent less money on food during the pandemic
07.12.2021
by Amanda Pérez Pintado, Investigate Midwest/Report for America
One of the places I’ve missed most was my local grocery-store beer den. When its popular bartender died, it was only right to mourn him there—with half-price pints and memories.
06.30.2021
by Tina Vasquez
Chef Jacques Pépin got through the pandemic with kitchen utensils, a video camera, and a great wardrobe
06.16.2021
by Jacques Pépin + Rollie Wesen + Karen Stabiner
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