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  1. climate change
    Is the World’s Wheat Crop Doomed?A new study says climate change could have a disastrous effect on the world’s wheat supply.
    By Chris Crowley
  2. Study Reminds Vast Majority of Americans They Don’t Need Gluten-Free DietsThe number of people avoiding wheat tripled in five years, while celiac diagnoses actually decreased.
    By Clint Rainey
  3. Health Concerns
    7 Things You Need to Know About the FDA’s New Gluten Regulations“Gluten-free” may have a legal definition, but manufacturers don’t have to use it.
    By Clint Rainey
  4. Wheat From Chaff
    Japan Refuses U.S. Wheat After Discovery of Unapproved GMO Strain in OregonThe GMO strain of wheat was never approved.
    By Hugh Merwin
  5. Mediavore
    Police Apprehend Two Men Suspected of Weekend Violence Outside an Old City Bar;Plus: Consumers in wealthier countries waste a lot of food; and eaters consume less when their food is cut up into small pieces, all in our morning news roundup.
  6. Mediavore
    Use of Food Stamps in Philly Suburbs Grows; Global Rice Prices to FallPlus: Kissing can trigger food allergies; and China’s wheat crops are at risk, all in our morning news roundup.
  7. Mediavore
    Study: Even With Soda Tax Kids Will Be Fat; Germany Pledges Millions to BattlePlus windowsill gardening could be a boon to fresh food-deprived urban areas, and Angelina Jolie digs Spanish food, all in our morning news roundup.
  8. Mediavore
    Economy Shrinks Portions, Swaps Ingredients; a Ko Reservation Fake-outWith food coasts soaring, high- and low-end kitchens are taking measure to reduce portions, swap out costly ingredients, and serve more dishes with higher profit margins. [WSJ] In related news, it doesn’t look like wheat prices will drop anytime soon: “Consumption has exceeded production in seven of the last eight years.” [NYT] The online reservation page for Ko was live for ten minutes on Friday, but now you need a password to enter it. Still, at least you can add the URL to your bookmarks and check it every hour. [Eater] Did you know that nine large feasts from Boston Market can add up to $1,800? A Queens woman found that out, but since she was using fake checks, she didn’t care too much. [NYP] The Times has a review/promotional article of their own city-beat reporter Jennifer 8. Lee’s exploration of Chinese cuisine, The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food. [NYT] Related: Jennifer 8. Lee Tackles Fortune Cookies
  9. Mediavore
    Hung to Cook in Midtown Kitchen; Chirico Pleads Not Guilty to ExtortionTop Chef winner Hung Huynh will begin a one-month stint at kosher restaurant Solo on March 2; Justin Smillie, formerly of Barbuto, has replaced Akhtar Nawab at the E.U. [NYT] Related: Akhtar Nawab to *NOT* Leave E.U., Will Open New Restaurant If you’re clamoring for a Valentine’s Day tablecloth dinner at White Castle, you still might be able to get one. [Eater] Master Purveyors will live on: The fire destroyed the offices, but the meat is still safe and sound in the warehouse. [Crain’s NY] Related: Venerable Meat Purveyor Struck By Fire