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Vermont Fights Back Against Phony Syrup; Grapples Are Back!

• In Vermont, a bill is going around that would make it a felony to sell phony maple syrup. [CBS]

• Grapples, the spawn of the grape and the apple, are back — in case you didn’t get to try them the first time around.

• Gaga was on to something with that meat dress: A museum exhibit in Berlin is highlighting seaweed skirts, chocolate dresses, and other edible garments. [AFP]

• The breadfruit is high in nutrients and high in potential to feed hungry populations; the only trouble is figuring out how to make it taste good. [WSJ]

• Is there sexism in food marketing? Even seen a 70-calorie yogurt marketed to a guy? [Sydney Morning Herald AU]

• The backlash against high-fructose corn syrup has begun causing sugar shortages around the world, driving up prices. [NYDN]

Vermont Fights Back Against Phony Syrup; Grapples Are Back!