• The “sink rule” and other newly enacted food regulations are stoking the ire of farmers market vendors across Pennsylvania. [Inquirer]
• So much for economic recovery: “Extreme-low-cost” supermarket chains are rolling out new stores to cash in on the declining purchasing power of U.S. consumers. [Inquirer]
• Last night’s speech from President Obama interrupted the season finale of America’s Next Great Restaurant in the Pacific Time Zone. Spoiler alert: The show wasn’t quite as historic as the speech. [KARE 11]
• Just in time for Cinco de Mayo — a guide to tequilas that’s interesting because it’s organized by region, not by the age of the tequila. Apparently this is how the very serious tequila drinker does it. [WSJ]
• Many consumers don’t trust the food industry, or the legislation designed to keep food safe. Interesting takeaway: Sixty-eight percent of Americans say they’ve never even heard of the Food Safety Modernization Act. [Food Safety News]
• Maybe that distrust has something to do with the fact that prices at supermarkets are rising pretty much across the board? [USAT]
