• Identity thieves are stealing food stamps in New York. How awful do you have to be to steal from someone who cannot afford to buy food? [Newsday]
• Boston mayor’s food relief plan includes “increased awareness” and potluck dinners. [Boston Herald]
• Japan’s trade houses are looking to get into the food market, particularly grains in China. [Forbes]
• The Cheesecake Factory tops a list of 120 chain restaurants rated by consumers. [MarketWatch]