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Livestock Slaughtering and Processing

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 8.3

    After initially rejecting it, the U.S. House passes sweeping food-safety legislation. (Washington Post)Is the demand for meat behind the slaughter of horses in Florida? (AP)The ballyhooed 2005 vintage of Bordeaux is now a (relative) steal. (Wall Street Journal)

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 7.21

    A new report finds the greatest drop in restaurant visits in nearly 30 years. (Reuters)Will mobile slaughterhouses be the next big thing in locally-sourced food? (AP)Starbucks is experimenting with coffeehouses (not called Starbucks) that also serve beer and wine. (USA Today)

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2009

    Scenes From A Food, Inc. Screening

    foodincmovie.comThe line outside the Tivoli Theatre Wednesday night was nearly as long as the line for free burritos when the Delmar Loop Chipotle opened last year, except instead of hungry students, it was comprised (or, rather, also comprised) of earnest liberals, all clutching in their sweaty han ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 6.9

    The public fascination with what the Obamas are eating, including a certain St. Louis pizza joint. (AP)Russia expands its ban on pork imports from the U.S. (Washington Post)European winemakers stop a proposal to allow rosé wine to be made from blending red and white wines. (Guardian)

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 5.26

    A new study suggests a link between childhood obesity and food allergies. (New York Times)The plant that shipped salmonella-tainted pistachios knew about the salmonella, the FDA reports. (AP)The growing number of small slaughterhouses where you can choose your meat before it's killed. It's not a loc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Friday, 5.1

    Experts say you won't get the H1N1 virus from handling raw pork. (AP)Smithfield Foods is still running tests on the Mexican farm some claim played a role in the H1N1 outbreak. (AP)Look for Starbucks to start cutting some prices. (Wall Street Journal)

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 4.29

    The U.S. pork industry really wishes we'd call it something other than swine flu. (New York Times)Canada readies a protest of the new country-of-origin labeling (or COOL) law. (AP)The big business of inventing "new" cuts of beef. (New York Times)

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 4.27

    Pork producers want you to know that you can't catch swine flu by eating pig. (AP)Food firms are concentrating ad dollars on cheaper products. (AP)A restaurant tries to pass pork as veal and gets busted. (KVOA)

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 4.6

    Kraft first detected the salmonella contamination now linked to pistachios six months ago. (AP)As meat prices rise, Great Britain sees a growing problem of cattle, sheep and hog rustling. (Guardian)A new study finds that baby broccoli might battle ulcers and stomach cancer. (BBC News)

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Friday, 2.27

    Cattle feedlots are feeling the pinch as Americans choose cheaper burgers over steaks. (Reuters)Speaking of cattle: The beef industry continues to question the Obama administration's approach to country-of-origin labeling. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)Thanks to frequent commenter Dan D. for passing alo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 12.30

    In today's news: More on Mexico and U.S. meat, prosecco and Burger King's meat cologne sells out.

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 12.29

    In today's news: Mexico bans U.S. meat, Diet Coke Plus shouldn't be "Plus," and France isn't happy about its wine.

  • Dining

    November 26, 2008

    The Pope of Pork: In tiny towns across Missouri, old-school hog farming stages a comeback — and at tables across the nation, diners rejoice

    In today's news: Mexico bans U.S. meat, Diet Coke Plus shouldn't be "Plus," and France isn't happy about its wine.

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 6.17

    In today's news: Mexico bans U.S. meat, Diet Coke Plus shouldn't be "Plus," and France isn't happy about its wine.

  • Dining

    May 7, 2008

    See Malcolm get his Pork Pattie Loaf on!

    In today's news: Mexico bans U.S. meat, Diet Coke Plus shouldn't be "Plus," and France isn't happy about its wine.

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 4.9

    In today's news: Mexico bans U.S. meat, Diet Coke Plus shouldn't be "Plus," and France isn't happy about its wine.

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 4.2

    In today's news: Mexico bans U.S. meat, Diet Coke Plus shouldn't be "Plus," and France isn't happy about its wine.

  • Dining

    April 2, 2008

    Jellied whitefish sets Malcolm to thinking about a nuclear winter white-out

    In today's news: Mexico bans U.S. meat, Diet Coke Plus shouldn't be "Plus," and France isn't happy about its wine.

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2008

    The Morning Brew: Monday, 1.28

    In today's news: Mexico bans U.S. meat, Diet Coke Plus shouldn't be "Plus," and France isn't happy about its wine.

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2007

    The Morning Brew: Tuesday, 12/18

    In today's news: Mexico bans U.S. meat, Diet Coke Plus shouldn't be "Plus," and France isn't happy about its wine.

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2007

    Review Preview: Gioia's Deli & Shapiro's Market

    In today's news: Mexico bans U.S. meat, Diet Coke Plus shouldn't be "Plus," and France isn't happy about its wine.

  • Music

    May 2, 2007

    Grinderman

    Grinderman (Mute)

  • Music

    November 3, 2004

    Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

    Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus (Anti/Epitaph)

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