Goliath Headed for a Fall? As the Department of Justice prepares to investigate anti-competitive behavior in the food industry, Jim Cramer of Mad Money suggests that biotech giant Monsanto may be headed for trouble.
Creepy! Mercury in Fish Widespread A study released last week by the U.S. Geological Survey revealed mercury contamination in every single fish tested, from nearly 300 freshwater streams around the country. Daily Finance calls it the “true cost of coal.”
Dairy Workers’ Rights The United Farm Workers report that workers at Ruby Ridge Dairy in Washington State have been denied basic lawful rights like the right to take breaks, earn overtime pay and organize.
Obama Loves Local At last Thursday’s interactive health care strategy meeting, the President pointed out the link between good food and health, going so far as to call for a farmers’ market outside the White House.
Whole Foods Issues Apology After fury over Whole Foods CEO John Mackey’s health care op-ed sparked a boycott against the natural food giant, this week, the company issued an apology.
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