There is great frustration on the part of some that the adverse impacts of the food system fail to garner more political attention in a major election year. These critics tend to focus on its perceived faults more than does the general public. Food Policy Conundrum There is great frustration on the part of some that the adverse impacts of the food system fail to garner more political attention in a major election year. These critics tend to focus on its perceived faults (environmental impacts, obesity, marketing, health, etc.) more than does the general public, and politicians generally do not stray from where voters are interested in going. At this juncture, that dynamic has prevented the sector from being dragged down too many rabbit ho...

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