How to make an unloved job more wanted? Wages
New York Times | September 20, 2021
As they struggle to recruit workers, many owners are raising pay. But some are trying to go deeper, to make their business fairer and more humane.
Restaurants find a new revenue stream: feeding the hungry
New York Times | February 9, 2021
What began as an emergency measure in the pandemic’s early days has turned into a long-term business plan that could help many kitchens keep running.
Vending machine? Restaurant? The Health Department weighs in.
New York Times | November 26, 2019
Fresh food vendor Farmer’s Fridge must get permits and inspections for its machines, which dispense salads and bowls.
What’s in a name? Big Meat is about to find out
Washington Post | February 20, 2019
“Real” meat is trying to protect its (sort of) good name from new competition.
Some Food Stamp Recipients May Lose Access to SNAP
Washington Post | July 9, 2018
Technical difficulties put low-income shoppers food benefits at risk at farmers markets.
Can Urban Agriculture Feed Cities?
Food + City | November, 2017
As more of the world’s population resides in cities, city farming is touted as a sustainable solution. But are there enough rooftops to make it work?
Growing a New Organic Standard
Stone Barns Center | May 6, 2016
If you don't change directions, you may never get where you're going. The case for Organic 3.0.
Getting Real about the Food Movement
Stone Barns Center | March 23, 2016
The food movement will never grow big enough big unless we make it easy to join in.
How Sell-bys Steer Us Wrong
Washington Post | September 17, 2012
Use by. Sell by. Doesn't help us get by. Clearer date labels needed to stop food waste.
What Paula Deen Didn’t Bring to the Table
Washington Post | January 22, 2012
What was missed in the outrage over Paula Deen’s admission that she has Type-2 diabetes was the opportunity for a serious, sensible debate about how we eat.
Culture Clash Over Local Food in Appalachia
New York Times | July 27, 2011
Steven Hopp, a.k.a. Mr. Barbara Kingsolver, tries to bring locavore dining to Appalachia.
The War on Pizza
New York Magazine | February 14, 2011
The federal food policy take aim at the sacred slice — and pick a smart fight.
Go Slow Foodies It's the Way to Win
Washington Post | January 23, 2009
Food reformers want to fix, well, everything. To succeed in Washington, they need to focus their message and their ambitions.