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.
Food
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.
Food Truck Rally Hits New Orleans As Future of Businesses Unclear
Mayor last week vetoed an ordinance loosening restrictions
Meet the New FDA Caffeine Crackdown
The FDA's latest misguided crackdown targets caffeine. It's déjà vu all over again.
The Government's Looming Crackdown on Raw Milk Cheese
A new FDA report could mean more of your favorite cheeses will be unavailable in the United States.
Infant Formula Smuggling Huge in Hong Kong
Bigger than drugs, thanks to distrust in safety of Chinese products
California's Proposed Soda Tax Is for Your Own Good and Totally Not a Money Grab
The Nanny State meets the budget crisis
Cinnamon Source of Latest Teen Behavior Panic
Just sit in your rooms with your hands where we can see them.
Food Policy Moves to the Fore
In what may show the coalescence of a movement, academia finally appears to embrace the idea that people want more control over their food choices.
Large Soda Ban Could Lead to Even More Consumption
Psych study participants drawn to drink "bundle" offers, bypassing limits
Netherlands Recalls 50,000 Tons of Possibly Tainted Meat
European horsemeat scandal continues
What's Worse than Horse Slaughter?
When it comes to government action, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Craft Brewers Face Regulatory Challenges
As the annual Craft Beer Conference converged this year in Washington, DC, changing regulations are both helping and hampering the growing industry.
Thousands of Frozen Food Items Recalled over E.Coli Fears
Put down the Farm Rich quesadillas, please
CA Regulations Prevent Sale of Kosher Coca Cola
Company was forced to re-formulate and doesn't yet have a Kosher version that passes muster in the state
New DC Regs Could Kill Off Food Trucks
Would have lottery system to determine who gets good spots
Some Stores Refuse to Carry GMO Salmon
First genetically engineered animal to enter food supply soon
Nanny State-Blocking Anti-Bloomberg Bill Signed in Mississippi
Banning Bloomberg, himself, not yet possible
