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Surfeit for some; shortages for everyone else

Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog
August 23, 2021
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Grantee Spotlight: Public Health Advocates

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
August 19, 2021
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CSPI lauds USDA Announcement Updating “Thrifty Food Plan,” Increasing SNAP Benefits

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
August 16, 2021
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It’s Time for Chain Restaurants to Tell the #SweetTruth

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
August 16, 2021
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NGOs Outline Principles for Governance of Gene Edited Products for Agriculture and the Environment

Principles fall under the themes of private and public management, equity and inclusion, and transparency and access
August 11, 2021
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Bringing Food Labeling Into the 21st Century

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
August 5, 2021
Examples of food labeling in Sri Lanka, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand
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Congress Introduces Comprehensive Food Labeling Legislation with Enormous Potential to Advance the Nation’s Health

Statement of CSPI President Dr. Peter G. Lurie
August 4, 2021
A nutrition facts label for an unspecified item
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Cutting the GRAS

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
July 28, 2021
Not so Safe: How the FDA lets food safety slip through the holes
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Grantee Spotlight: Nebraska Appleseed

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
July 22, 2021
Nebraska Appleseed tweet: Let's thank our Senators for passing the SNAP Cliff Effect
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School Food Successes and Shortcomings in the President’s FY22 Budget

Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
July 13, 2021
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Nutrition Tips

Some dietary fibers are better at helping with regularity

What’s the best strategy if you’re having trouble with regularity? High-fiber foods can help, but it’s not just a matter of checking the “Dietary Fiber” number on the food label. There’s more to it than that.

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