Food
Mississippi Enacts Anti-Competitive Catfish Marketing Law
Protectionism rears its head in the Magnolia State.
France Furious Over U.S. Ban on Mimolette Cheese
Anything wrong with letting cheese-fanciers decide for themselves?
NYC Mayoral Candidate Christine Quinn Wants Crackdown on Kids Meals
Says she was bulimic as a child
Agriculture Department Cracking Down on Junk Food in Schools
Is it a federal government or a central one?
New Federal Rules Mandate Healthier Snacks in Schools
Government limits on sugar, salt and fat
Paleo Diet Blogger's Free Speech Suit Allowed to Move Forward
North Carolina trying to censor over lack of credentials
Customers Paying Price for Prop 65 Serial Lawsuits in California
Law allows anyone to sue restaurants in the "public interest" if they don't warn about chemicals in their food
The Quiet and Growing Success of Private Food Labeling
Most mandatory government food labeling schemes stink. Private ones usually don't stink. Problem, meet solution.
Anti-Food Truck Meddling Ends Up Ruining Miami Farmer's Market
The unintended consequences of not letting consumers have what they want
American Medical Association: Call Obesity a Disease
Does that make a cheeseburger a "controlled substance"?
Eyeing the Calorie-Watcher Researchers
A new study on the impact of calorie information at fast food and chain restaurants raises more questions than it answers.
Unanimous Supreme Court Allows Raisin Farmers to Challenge New Deal-Era Farm Control Law
Takings Clause challenge will proceed in 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court Rules Raisin Farmers Can Fight Federal Controls
Depression era rules manage how much can be sold
Meet the New Farm Bill, Same as the Old Farm Bill
Taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance, like all farm subsidies, is a costly bipartisan disaster.
McDonald's is Having a Tough Time Convincing Customers To Eat Salads
Considering concentrating more on what they're known for
Washington Stalls the Food Truck Lobby
D.C. office drones are happy about new lunch options, restaurants and the city council aren't so thrilled.
Raw Milk Trial Ends in Partial Victory for Farmer
Wisconsin dairy farmer voted not guilty on three out of four charges.
California's Unconstitutional Foie Gras Crackdown
In addition to its constitutional flaws, California's foie gras ban is unenforceable. A flurry of lawsuits by animal rights groups is making this fact more and more clear.
EU to Ban Olive Jugs from Restaurants
Obvious industrial producer protections classified as "hygiene" issue
Ag Gag Laws Sputtering
So-called "ag gag" laws unconstitutionally target farm whistleblowers. Two recent decisions have dealt a serious blow to these laws.
The Bogus Public Health Attack on Sugar
What we eat and drink is, first and foremost, a matter of individual responsibility.
Health Institute Questions Recommendations on Salt Intake
Doesn't think demands to consume less are supported by science
The Case for Legalizing Horse Meat
The return of domestic horse slaughterhouses will be good for ranchers, butchers, chefs, consumers, and horses.
