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Massachusetts Farmers in Demand; Corn Sugar Backlash Surges

• Many local farms are in such demand at farmers’ markets that they’re turning down invitations from new markets. [Globe]

• The backlash against corn syrup has hit major retailers, with Costco stocking Mexican Coke and Kraft bragging about their sugar-sweetened products. [Crain’s]

• The Federal Trade Commission is concerned that new college-themed Bud cans could promote underage drinking. [WSJ]

• The American Heart Association is encouraging everyone to limit their sugar consumption. [WSJ]

• Though bouef bourguignon is the signature dish of Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, an even more authentic recipe can be found in a book by French author Ginette Mathiot. [Diner’s Journal/NYT]

Massachusetts Farmers in Demand; Corn Sugar Backlash Surges