Food Politics

It’s not easy to figure out what’s happening on the food front in DC these days, but a lot of it does not sound good.  Here are a bunch from last week. I.  Food Bank Support. USDA stops $500 million worth of shipments of food to food banks. Food banks across the country are scrambling to make up a

It turns out, the public doesn’t trust the food industry much. Food industry trust in the dumps, but things are looking up: Consumer trust in the food industry is at dire levels. But there are modest reasons for positivity. What can the industry do to build on dwindling trust?… Read more Why not?  

Here’s a short collection of recent items on the plant-based food market. Plant-based watch: What’s the latest on plant-based in food and beverages: The plant-based industry has faced some serious difficulties in recent years. So, what’s next for animal-free foods and beverages. We bring you the

Kevin Morgan.  Serving the public: The good food revolution in schools, hospitals and prisons.  University of Manchester Press, 2025.   I did a blurb for this book: In Serving the Public, Kevin Morgan describes the political, economic, and social causes of appallingly unhealthful and disrespectful

If you have any doubts about the value of the concept of ultra-processed, the breadth and extent of industry pushback against the idea is excellent evidence.  The concept is an existential threat to the processed food industry, and it is fighting back.  The Italian food industry is especially