Food scares, scarcity and regulation

Is the scare over salmonella-tainted tomatoes a sign of a real problem, or something we should expect to happen more often in the future? What should be the FDA's role in preventing such outbreaks? And what kind of food should the feds ban? Freelance writer and food blogger Jacob Grier debates food policy with Paul Roberts, author of "The End of Food."

June 20, 2008

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Banned foods and misinformed consumers

Today's question: Should the feds ban trans fats? What other products that we consume should be banned or heavily regulated? Paul Roberts and Jacob Grier conclude their debate on the new food economy. Previously, they discussed the local-food movement, the global food shortage, food safety panics and the role of the FDA.

June 19, 2008

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Is eating locally a crock?

Today's question: Are people who eat locally grown, naturally produced food better off for it? Paul Roberts and Jacob Grier debate the new food economy. Previously, they discussed the global food shortage, food safety panics and the role of the FDA. Tomorrow: foods that need to be banned.

June 18, 2008

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Is famine coming?

Today's question: Many experts believe we're heading for a major global food shortage this year. Are we? If so, what's the solution? Paul Roberts and Jacob Grier debate the new food economy. Previously, they discussed food panics and the role of the FDA. Later this week, they'll cover organic production and other topics.

June 17, 2008

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Is the FDA A-OK or MIA?

Today's question: Does the Food and Drug Administration have too much regulatory power or not enough? Paul Roberts and Jacob Grier debate the new food economy. Yesterday, they discussed food panics. Later this week, they'll cover food shortages and other topics.

June 16, 2008

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Are rotten tomatoes the future?

Today's question: Is the scare over salmonella-tainted tomatoes a sign of a real problem, or just something we should expect to happen every now and then? All week, Paul Roberts and Jacob Grier debate the new food economy.