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The changing face of the American market.

When a Big Ag conglomerate buys an iconic niche meat company, who has to change?

04.01.2019
Marilyn Noble
Why do corner stores struggle to sell fresh produce?
02.21.2019
by Sam Bloch
With the end of 365 stores, Whole Foods cements its future as Amazon’s house brand
01.15.2019
by Joe Fassler
The New York State Attorney General is investigating these five chains for seafood fraud
12.17.2018
by H. Claire Brown
How the “dark stores” loophole helps big-box retailers evade millions in property taxes
11.23.2018
by Sam Bloch
Thinly sliced: Ohio food pantries face funding lapse while serving more families in poverty than ever
11.02.2018
by The Counter
After New Food Economy investigation, Amazon raises its minimum wage
10.02.2018
by H. Claire Brown
I visited Amazon’s new 4-star store—a glimpse into the big-data-enabled future of brick-and-mortar
09.27.2018
by Joe Fassler
Whole Foods workers are moving to unionize. Read the letter sent to employees nationwide
09.06.2018
by Sam Bloch + Joe Fassler
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