Laura Reiley

food business reporter, Washington Post

Laura Reiley on KCRW

With new USDA approval, two California companies will be able to start selling their lab-grown chicken. It could mitigate environmental impacts, but will consumers buy it?

Does lab-grown chicken sound appetizing? USDA gives it green light

With new USDA approval, two California companies will be able to start selling their lab-grown chicken. It could mitigate environmental impacts, but will consumers buy it?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Food and Drug Administration is trying to crack down on food labels and more clearly define what actually is healthy, particularly when it comes to added sugar.

‘Healthy’ means added sugars are 10% max of calories? Food makers give salty response

The Food and Drug Administration is trying to crack down on food labels and more clearly define what actually is healthy, particularly when it comes to added sugar.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Due to drought, vital agricultural products — corn, wheat and tomatoes — are seeing the lowest yields in years. What does this mean for California farmers and consumers?

Amid heat and drought, farmers are watching their crops wither

Due to drought, vital agricultural products — corn, wheat and tomatoes — are seeing the lowest yields in years. What does this mean for California farmers and consumers?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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