
The Soda Tax Movement Last week, Philadelphia became the second city in the country to pass a tax on soda and other sugary drinks. The tax will charge distributing companies 1.5 cents for each ounce of sugar-sweetened beverages sold in … Read More
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The Soda Tax Movement Last week, Philadelphia became the second city in the country to pass a tax on soda and other sugary drinks. The tax will charge distributing companies 1.5 cents for each ounce of sugar-sweetened beverages sold in … Read More
Hi Everyone, I had a great conversation this morning with Dr. Jessica Rieder, about the program she founded in the South Bronx, that works with obese adolescents and their families. The B’ N Fit Program was founded in 2005 at … Read More
Hi All, Yesterday I had a great interview with Edward Mukiibi, the young Vice President of Slow Food International. He was here visiting Slow Food USA, and touring some of our urban farms and cities struggling with food issues around … Read More
Hi Everyone, This past weekend, I had the pleasure of hosting a Farm to Table Luncheon, as part of the LI Food Coalition’s Farm Tour. What Fun! The tour traveled by coach bus to three, Nassau County, North Shore Farms, … Read More