Is the party over for foodies? A look at foodies, weight gain and health, including a few words from an unrepentant Fat Guy from eGullet. I might have more to say about this later, but maybe we should start to differentiate between "foodies" and "gluttons." (New York Times)
An FDA official says the nation's food-safety mechanism isn't broken -- but it is close to its breaking point. (Reuters)
Poor countries need help to deal with rising food costs, according to a U.N. official. (Reuters)