A newly revamped store in Washington shows how thoroughly Amazon has woven itself into the grocery shopping experience.
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Organic Milk Farmers in Northeast Under Pressure as Processors Look West
Organic milk has been a lifeline for small farms in Maine and other New England states. Now those farms are facing trouble as milk processors look to huge dairies in Western states.
Their Produce Is Pristine Enough for Picky Chefs. But They Give It Away.
The couple behind Carversville Farm believe that everyone deserves high-quality food, so they donate most of theirs to kitchens feeding the neediest in Philadelphia.
No Soil. No Growing Seasons. Just Add Water and Technology.
A new breed of hydroponic farm, huge and high-tech, is popping up in indoor spaces all over America, drawing celebrity investors and critics.
Swiss Voters Reject Proposal to Ban Synthetic Pesticides
The referendum would have barred the use of the synthetic pesticides in farms and gardens.
Amazon Uses a Lot of Plastic. It Doesn’t Have To.
The world’s biggest online retailer must become a leader in reducing single-use packaging.
The Activists Working to Remake the Food System
They’re committed not just to securing better meals for everyone, but to dismantling the very structures that have long exploited both workers and consumers.
How America’s Food System Could Change Under Biden
New school meal standards? Help for small farmers? Maybe, but first the new administration has to deal with hunger, food safety and a diminished U.S.D.A.
What if Local and Diverse Is Better Than Networked and Global?
Helena Norberg-Hodge has been arguing for localism since the 1970s, but the pandemic is making the Australian activist-scholar’s ideas more relevant than ever.
Small Farms in N.Y. Are Experiencing a Surprising Boom. Here’s Why.
When the restaurants closed, factory farms lost their customers. Local produce is suddenly in demand.
France Defines Natural Wine, but Is That Enough?
The wine industry and many consumers have long sought a definition, but the adoption of a voluntary charter may not clarify anything.
Are ‘Natural Flavors’ Really Natural?
Food manufacturers add flavorings to a surprising number of basic products, like Breyers Natural Vanilla ice cream.