Kaye Spector

Society

How Big Food Creates an Illusion of Choice at the Supermarket

A new analysis shows that the top four or fewer food companies control a substantial majority of the sales of each item, and they often offer multiple brands in each type of grocery, giving consumers the false impression they are choosing among competing products.

December 6, 2013

Society

Comment Period Extended for Food Safety Rules, Show Support for Local, Organic Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period to Nov. 22 for its proposed produce and preventive-control rules that are part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

November 19, 2013

Society

Farm to School Programs Grow Interest in Local Food and Healthy Eating

An increasing number of U.S. school districts are participating in Farm to School programs, reflecting the growing popularity of local foods.

November 6, 2013

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