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.
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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.
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
