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It's difficult to drive systematic changes in the food supply chain because there are so many different entities involved, each trying to maximize profit. But w
by nradov 1y ago
It's difficult to drive systematic changes in the food supply chain because there are so many different entities involved, each trying to maximize profit. But we are finally seeing limited positive steps with some states banning junk food purchases with food stamps (SNAP) and the FDA banning some synthetic food dyes.
https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-ten-states-changing-rules-snap-benefits-junk-food-2043467 https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-ten-states-changing-rules...
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/hhs-fda-phase-out-petroleum-based-synthetic-dyes-nations-food-supply https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/hhs-fda-...
- xnx 1y ago> the FDA banning some synthetic food dyes. This feels like a really weird first thing to spend effort on. I don't think it would make a list of the top 100 things to fix in the US food system.