Half of all processed tomatoes that California exports go to Canada. At the same time, the U.S. imports $36 million of Canadian processed tomatoes yearly. The US imports $19 million of Canadian cherries a year, while Canada is the second most important destination for California cherries. 20% of Californian table grapes are sent to China. [...]
Vote with your fork
April 20th, 2011 · Click here to add a comment · FYI
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San Francisco bans the happy meal
November 10th, 2010 · Click here to add a comment · FYI
As reported in the Huffington Post, San Francisco has passed an ordinance requiring meals that include a toy with purchase to meet specific nutritional guidelines. What do you think? Read the article here to see the guidelines and the back story.
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