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Don't blame the American public or "agriculture chemical interests" for the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde act that is the Environmental Working Group. The EWG seems to want to praise fruits and vegetables... Read more.
On the face of it, expanding food stamp benefits to farmers' markets seems like a winning idea. You are encouraging the purchase of local foods, and food stamp participants have another avenue to purchase... Read more.
I had the chance to chat May 11 with Sarah Krause, Gen X mom columnist and freelance writer. 10:41 a.m. Tom Karst: Hi Sarah - or should I say Gen X Mom? 10:42 a.m. Sarah Krause: I'm good with anything... Read more.
Applesauce or seasoned fries? If you are "Kids LiveWell" type of family, you might take the apple sauce. But I have my doubts have often this choice is actually made and how badly restaurants actually... Read more.
Does the U.S. need to protect the little guy? It doesn't seem so... If you haven't heard, the U.K. now has a a "new independent adjudicator" who will protect suppliers by making sure large retailers... Read more.
As we prepare to honor our moms on Mother's Day, I am asking readers about the "best advice your mom ever gave you." And yes, the easy and obvious answer for all us is "eat your vegetables," but that... Read more.
The Food Marketing Institute is having one show every two years, while the two national produce associations are each having a show every year. What’s wrong with that picture? That was one ironical... Read more.
Open my eyes! Don’t overlook the radio gal! And other turn-key promotions Guest comment by Denise Donohue As a busy executive for a large commodity organization, my phone was always ringing,... Read more.
Obesity is again hogging the headlines of the consumer press today, with coverage of presentations at the "Weight of the Nation" conference in D.C. getting big play on the Drudge Report: "New warning:... Read more.
As usual, I enjoyed the Women in Produce reception at the United Fresh show, as the occasion presents a chance to hear a "from the heart" self-narrative. In this case, the featured speaker Dan'l... Read more.