Articles by Deena Shanker
Deena Shanker is a writer living in New York City. Follow her on Twitter at @deenashanker.
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Why Bloomberg’s soda ban fizzled
The court's message to the New York City mayor boiled down to: "Screw you and your big ideas -- play by our rules or not at all."
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A guide to ethical chocolate
The chocolate industry is awash in shady practices, GMOs, and child labor. Here's how to tell if your bar is truly guilt-free.
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Fallen arches: McDonald’s sales slump blamed on food costs, smarter customers
With sales lagging, and a surprisingly sophisticated understanding of why consumers are losing trust in its products, McDonlad's plans to highlight its cheapest, least healthy foods.
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Meet the woman behind the Newman’s Own Organics label
You might know her from the label on your favorite cookies, but Paul Newman's daughter is much more than a pretty face. In fact, she's a dyed-in-the-wool sustainable food advocate.
