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Financing for Local Farmers; Organic Goes Private Label

• Madison, WI, is considering offering a municipal bond that will support local farmers and food producers. [Milwaukee J-S]

• Whiting, Indiana’s annual Pierogi Fest included an inevitable bacon pierogi this year. [SFoB]

• Organic farms and grocers are adding private label products to appeal to budget-conscious consumers. [WSJ]

• Issac Mizrahi is now selling cheesecake on QVC. [WSJ]


• Greenpeace has started Traitor Joe’s, a site protesting Trader Joe’s selling of red-list seafood. [Serious Eats]

• The Cheesecake Factory is curtailing expansion and instead, focusing on improving service. [WSJ]

Financing for Local Farmers; Organic Goes Private Label