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FTC Releases New Proposal for Foods Marketed to Kids
Have you ever sat down and watched a half hour of children’s programming? How many ads do you see marketed specifically towards children? Between Ronald McDonald, the Keebler Elves, Captain Crunch and...
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Have you seen the Meatrix yet? It is a highly creative cartoon in which Leo, the pig, meets Moopheus, the sunglasses and trench coat-clad cow, who decides to take the red pill to find out the truth...
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How to Avoid GE Produce at the Grocery Store
Depending on what survey you look at, anywhere from 70-96% of Americans want labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods. In the absence of such labeling, how do you know if something has GE...
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MyPlate Replaces the Food Pyramid
This morning the USDA unveiled the new food guide for America titled MyPlate. This plate diagram replaces the old food pyramid that we’ve seen for years (see image below). If you visit...
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Did the USDA Get It Right This Time?
Remember the new “My Plate” icon that the USDA put out a few months ago? Part of the new campaign is releasing specific marketing messages to the public. This is their first message: Make Half Your...
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Dairy Dairy Quite Contrary, How Does Your Bacteria Grow
Dairy, dairy quite contrary How does your bacteria grow? With metal grates and heated plates, And filthy cows all in a row. Ever wonder how your milk gets from the cow to your bowl of cereal?...
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Antibiotic-Free Chicken Served in Chicago Public Schools
473 schools 300,000 students 1,200,000 pounds of antibiotic-free chicken There is a big announcement from the windy city this week and this time it relates to school lunches. Chicago Public Schools...
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Japan Reverses Ban on GMO Papaya
On my last trip to Indonesia, I ate papaya every day for two weeks straight. This tropical fruit is typically served after dinner as it is not only sweet but also aids in digestion. The papaya is...
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Infographic: How Our Crops, Subsidies & Plates Stack Up
The Union of Concerned Scientists released a new infographic, Plant the Plate, this month. Their goal was to create a visual tool to help us understand what Americans are eating today and what we...
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Creative Video: Biggest Farm Bill Loser
Want to learn about what’s wrong with the current Farm Bill in under 4 minutes? It’s a three-day weekend so sit back, relax and check out this creative cartoon from Food and Water Watch: Learn more...
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