Fresh Talk Blog http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog RSS Feed for Fresh Talk Blog en-us Tue, 22 May 2012 15:10:29 GMT Choosing organic: Releasing the inner jerk? http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog/Choosing-organic-releasing-the-inner-jerk-152555395.html Some organic foodies can be self-righteous jerks, and that's not my opinion. Name one thing to prevent retail corruption http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog/One-thing-to-prevent-retail-corruption-152270325.html Coverage of the corruption in the UK tied to a potato supplier's bribery of a buyer at Sainsbury's continues to draw industry interest. Chat with Neal Carter: Key driver for GE apple is fresh cut http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog/Chat-with-Neal-Carter--152050915.html I had the chance to chat May 16 with Neal Carter, president of Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc., Summerland, British Columbia. The firm is seeking U.S. and Canadian approval of what would be the first genetically engineered apple brought to market in North America. Pick the leader of the combined PMA/United Fresh and other news http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog/Picking-a-leader-of-the-combined-PMAUnited-Fresh-151936065.html All is quiet on the United PMA merger front, but someone told me that the two boards are still expected to vote June 4 somewhere in California. EWG can't stop its Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde act http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog/EWG-cant-stop-its-Dr-Jekyll-and-Mr-Hyde-act-151679895.html Don't blame the American public or "agriculture chemical interests" for the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde act that is the Environmental Working Group. Food stamps at farmers' markets: invitation for fraud? http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog/Food-stamps-at-farmers-market-invitation-for-fraud-151424615.html 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 whole, healthful fruits and vegetables. Chat with Gen X mom Sarah Krause: Battling time and picky kids http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog/Chat-with-Gen-X-mom-Sarah-Krause-Battling-time-and-picky-kids-151137275.html I had the chance to chat May 11 with Sarah Krause, Gen X mom columnist and freelance writer. Kids LiveWell hype and a farm bill update http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog/Taking-measure-of-the-farm-bill-so-far-151013445.html Applesauce or seasoned fries? Retailers bully small suppliers? Not so much http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog/Retailers-bully-small-suppliers-Not-so-much-.html Does the U.S. need to protect the little guy? It doesn't seem so... What's the best advice your mom ever gave you? http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-talk-blog/Whats-the-best-advice-your-mom-ever-gave-you-150625005.html As we prepare to honor our moms on Mother's Day, I am asking readers about the "best advice your mom ever gave you."