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Sequestration Eclipses Even Horsemeat In News This Week

All the food politics news you need to know

Mar 8, 2013 10:01 am

Cuts in meat inspections loom, the horsemeat controversy takes a backseat to the sequester, the White House shutters garden tours and more after the jump.

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Food News: Farmers Enjoy Moment Of Fame, There's Hope For GMO Labeling

Plus an antibiotic infographic & White House kimchi

Feb 8, 2013 11:02 am

This week the Dodge ad has everyone talking about farmers, snacks in schools may get a healthy makeover, GMO labeling looks promising, leafy greens get a bad rap from a CDC report but the White House's leafy greens are tastier than ever. Your full recap of the week in food politics, right this way...

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A Week Of Good News: Taco Bell Vs. Veggies, Better Gatorade, Less Food Illness

It's nearly a wonderful day in food politics' hood

Feb 1, 2013 11:02 am

Taco Bell, McDonald's and PepsiCo all make positive health and/or sustainability moves. This is the food politics equivalent of New York City’s 36 hours without violent crime and we’re going to savor it while it lasts.

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Food News: POM Charged With Deception, Vitamin Water Might Be Next

Soft drinks & fast food have a troublesome week

Jan 18, 2013 10:01 am

Are you a fan of Vitamin Water, POM or — for the jetsetters — Chinese KFCs? Is Chipotle your most treasured cheap lunch option? Are you still clinging to the hope that Coca-Cola might not be that bad for you? If so, this week in food politics may be a tough one to swallow.

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Food News: Obama's Inaugural Lunch Menu, Starbucks-Only Diet & Responses to FDA

Plus the end of the Washington Post’s food blog

Jan 11, 2013 12:01 pm

New York Sen. Charles Schumer plans Obama's Inagural lunch, more controversy over shark fin soup, the Washington Post ends All We Can Eat Blog, a woman to live off Stabucks' drinks and pastries for a year and more after the jump.

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A Glimpse Into 2013 Food Politics

GE Salmon, no “dairy cliff," spiked eggplant & more

Jan 4, 2013 10:01 am

2013 could bring "Frakenfish," a new five-year farm bill and a rise in California cottage food operations. See what's in store for food politics in 2013 after the jump.

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Food News: Starbucks UK Backlash, Bugs Are The New Chicken, Still No Farm Bill

Plus Russia continues ban on pork

Dec 21, 2012 10:01 am

This week in food politics, Starbucks faces a backlash in the UK, environmentalists push for eating bugs (again), there’s still no farm bill and Russia continues its ban on U.S. pork. Read more after the jump.

The Week In Food Politics

Food News: Fish Fraud, School Lunch Change, Russia's Pork Ban and More

Childhood obesity and Cheerios also make the news

Dec 14, 2012 11:01 am

This week, Russia declines U.S. pork, chefs stand up for seafood and the USDA gets flexible on school lunch. Plus, food politics gift ideas after the jump.

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