What Kids Eat

Do you have kids who make a face at you every time you set food in front of them?? This past week’s New York Times Magazine includes a few articles addressing the sensitive palate of our children.? Read one family’s story.? For a good laugh, watch the video by NYTimes Magazine staff, capturing six 2nd graders from P.S. 295 treated to a gourmet seven-course tasting menu at acclaimed French restaurant Daniel.

Is the Food Movement a Political Force Yet?

Kim Kessler, host of Eating Matters, a radio show on Heritage Radio Network about food policy and political change, interviews Michael Dimock, President of Roots of Change.? This California-based organization works to develop and support a collaborative network of leaders and institutions with interest in establishing a sustainable food system in CA by the year 2030.? Listen as he shares with Kim observations of his work in the trenches lobbying for the food movement issues.

Whole Foods Market Takes a Stand on Key Agricultural Issues with Responsibly Grown Produce Rating System

This week, Whole Foods launches Responsibly Grown, an industry leading tiered produce rating system that assesses growing practices that impact human health and the environment.? The new rating system labels fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers as “good,” “better,” or “best” to help shoppers make more informed choices.? Suppliers are rated for performance in a scoring system covering multiple topics in key categories, including:? pest management, farmworker welfare, water conservation and protection, enhancing soil health, ecosystems and biodiversity, waste reduction, and air/energy/climate.? Read more.