How Minimum Wage Hikes Could Affect Small Scale Franchisees
"Despite evidence to the contrary, fast-food franchisees say wage hikes will affect their bottom line." These are small privately run businesses we are talking about. #policynews
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DietID_TeamDietitians 8yr this is such an important discussion, because a lot of 'small businesses' in America are actually franchises - where the independent business owner absorbs all risk. As someone who grew up in a small business household, I can understand where these franchises are coming from - owners are barely making ends meet. I'm not sure what the solution is, but I know the person running 1-2 subways is not taking home big bonuses like the Subway executives. -
annefood 8yr So true, Rachna. Good to hear your comments on this.
Relax! Eat Some Sesame Seeds to Fight Oxidative Stress
modernfarmer.com
"But where do they even come from?" #foodnews
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garv Sesame brittle. I remember @rachna making it popular on foodstand !
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes!! Love me some sesame brittle
China’s New Dietary Guidelines Could Be Good News For The Climate
thinkprogress.org
Very interesting. "While dietary experts will weigh in on the nutritional aspects, buried in the pages is a recommendation with potentially huge implications for climate change." #foodnews #policynews
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etsummer Hopefully because these recommendations are rooted in health concerns they will have a greater impact? Maybe China will see climate impacts from this and it will set a good example of what's...
USDA - Changes in Retail Organic Price Premiums from 2004 to 2010
ers.usda.gov
Eggs and dairy have the highest premiums- 82% for eggs! The organic sector continues to grow though. #foodnews #foodpolicy
Why Processed Foods May Promote Gut Inflammation
livescience.com
"Certain food additives may interfere with your gut bacteria, causing changes that boost inflammation in the intestines." #foodnews #itsscience