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High Tech Upgrades Are Coming to PA Farmers Markets; Vegans Fare Better as Food Costs Reach Record Highs

• PA Department of Agriculture is making wireless payment car readers available to farmers markets to help low-income families buy and eat fresh, healthy and locally-grown foods. [KYW Newsradio]

• There’s way more that goes into perceiving flavors than just our tastebuds. And here’s a fascinating tidbit: ” … nearly everyone has at least one ‘specific anosmia,’ meaning you can’t detect a particular odor,” such as truffles. [WP]

• Global food costs might rise 4.4 percent before the end of the year, reaching a record high. Vegans will fare better though, since the biggest jumps will be in beef, pork, and dairy. [Bloomberg, Courrier-Post]

• Speaking of inflation, here’s a breakdown showing how different sectors of the restaurant industry will likely be affected going forward. Might want to start weaning yourself off pizza! [NRN]

• Looks like Japan and surrounding countries may be in for the long haul: In Wales, which was affected by detritus from Chernobyl, sheep are still scanned for radiation 25 years later. [BBC]

• If you insist on photographing your food (which infuriates Grub Street when it causes ours to get cold), at least do a good job: herewith a handy guide. [SE]

AdWeek just released its annual Hot List and the unflaggingly popular Food Network Magazine made the top slot. Guess people love reading a magazine about a TV network … [Fishbowl NY/Mediabistro]

High Tech Upgrades Are Coming to PA Farmers Markets; Vegans Fare Better as Food