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Daily Wrap: Monday 8/31/15

On this last day of August – a month with five Mondays – we offer you this selection of stories to begin your work week.   Food is free in …

Opinion: What does farm-to-table mean anymore?

This thought-provoking piece will displease some, but Corby Kummer (@CKummer) makes some legitimate points about the phrase “farm-to-table.” He laments its over-use by chefs, saying:   Those good intentions went …

The GMO controversy misses the point

The list of companies announcing changes to the foods they manufacture and retail is growing in response to consumer demand. Chipotle has nixed GMOs (well, at least partly). McDonald’s has …

Is “big food” marketing less junk food to kids on TV?

Advertising works. Research has “documented that marketing practices that push items like sugary cereals, salted snacks and fast food put children’s long-term health at risk, by promoting unhealthy eating habits.” …

McDonald’s hopes to improve performance by simplifying

In a 23-minute video message, McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook announced sweeping changes to the company’s operations. The changes are an attempt to effectively respond to increased competition, declining market share …