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Sweet Leaf Tea Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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For the first time in its 10-year history, Sweet Leaf Tea, makers of several organic and all-natural ready-to-drink beverages, has been named to the Inc. 5000 Index, Inc. magazine’s annual list of th... (original story)

Big problems? Blame the little guy

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All of the recent beef recalls have originated at large-scale meat processing plants. So fittingly, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service turns its eye on... the tiniest operations. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Big problems? Blame the little guy", url: "http://www.ethicurean.com/2008/08/25/s... (original story)

Organic Cheat Sheet, Revisited

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After experiencing yet another sticker shock moment at the grocery store, I remembered that I once printed out an organic cheat sheet before I went shopping. The list helped me figure out which items were worth a splurge, and which ones aren't. As food prices continue to soar, I went in search of... (original story)

Teenage DNA Detectives Expose US Fish Fraud

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Up to a quarter of fish in stores and restaurants in New York City was mislabelled as a more expensive variety, according to samples collected by two US teenagers and tested with genetic "barcoding" methods. [More at lime.com/food] (original story)

Organic Whole-Grain Goodness

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The fiber found in unrefined whole-grain foods can help lower your blood cholesterol, which is important in preventing heart disease and stroke.

When looking for a whole-grain snack:

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Gazpacho Salad — Round 2

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A day after posting Friday’s recipe for Gazpacho Salad, I came across a second version that’s bursting with bright colors and flavors.

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Centralization takes center stage at the Commonwealth Club

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As part of the "How We Eat" series at the Commonwealth Club last week, Slow Food Nation Policy and Communications director Naomi Starkman moderated a thoughtful panel discussion about the centralization of the food industry with Michael Dimock, President of Roots of Change, Paul Frankel, managing di... (original story)

California’s raw-milk bill — skimmed?

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California’s ongoing drama about permitting raw (unpasteurized) milk to be sold in stores has turned sour once again this week. Just when it looked like proposed legislation palatable to the raw dairy industry — that would allow those that implemented a more holistic food-safety program to opt o... (original story)

Fine Dining by Campfire

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As summer vacation season comes to a close, many Americans are taking one last camping trip—or even scheduling overnight campouts in the backyard.

The good news for organic foodies?

Yo... (original story)

FDA: Irradiating Spinach, Lettuce OK To Kill Germs

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The government will allow food producers to start zapping fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and other dangerous germs, a key safety move amid increasing outbreaks from raw produce [More at lime.com/food] (original story)

Gazpacho Salad

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Gazpacho is a traditional Spanish soup that’s made with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and spices. We’ve featured several recipes in the past, including (original story)

FDA: Irradiating Spinach, Lettuce OK To Kill Germs

Posted from LIME.com - Food 5 days ago
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The government will allow food producers to start zapping fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and other dangerous germs, a key safety move amid increasing outbreaks from raw produce (original story)