Who’s Afraid of Frankenfish?
The Food and Drug Administration has approved genetically modified salmon — but the public is still hopelessly confused about the…
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In New York City, What’s the Difference Between a $240 Sushi Roll and a $6.95 Sushi Roll?
Two fish restaurants — one in Columbus Circle, the other in the South Bronx — offer starkly different views of class and food in America.
How Two Philadelphia Chefs Are Pushing for Immigration Reform — Starting in the Kitchen
Husband-and-wife team Cristina Martinez and Ben Miller are moving beyond barbacoa to fight for the undocumented workers in kitchens across the city.
A Lot of Terms Belong on a Food Label — ‘Natural’ Isn’t One of Them
Everything, due to its existence alone, could be seen as part of an all-natural continuum. By James McWilliams…
The ‘Other NRA’ and the Future of American Food
The 2016 annual meeting of the National Restaurant Association is all about “local” food — with a very liberal definition…
Genetically Modified Crops Are Safe
But will that be enough to convince any of the foods’ critics to take a bite? By Kate…
What If All Farmers’ Markets Took Food Stamps?
It might improve our health, but by how much remains uncertain. Either way, it’s a boon for most…
The Insect Industry Is Officially Incubating: Will Consumers Step Up to the Plate?
Insects provide protein that comes not only with enormously positive environmental consequences but off-the-charts health benefits as well.…
What Do Monsanto and a Vegan ‘Meal Kit Start-Up’ Have in Common?
They have a legitimate fear of transparency and “right-to-know” laws. By James McWilliams (Photo: Purple Carrot) Transparency is the…
How Did Our Early Ancestors Eat Their Food?
Dietary changes and simple stone tools may have helped our early ancestors chew more efficiently.