State enacts food sovereignty law that promotes freedom of food choice for consumers willing to forgo safety regulations
Lori Valigra writes about science, technology, and business for general and specialty news outlets in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, including coverage of the "farm to fork" movement and food safety. She’s been involved in several media startups, and had articles published by The Boston Globe, Reuters, Science magazine, and others. She holds an MS in science journalism from Boston University and a BS in medical writing from University of Pittsburgh. She won numerous journalism fellowships and awards, including the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lori enjoys bicycling, snowshoeing, gardening, and traveling. She lives in the western mountains of Maine. Reach her at [email protected].
Articles by Lori Valigra
What’s the Attraction Behind Ugly Produce?
Imperfect fruits and vegetables offer same taste and shelf-life as their cosmetically appealing brethren
U.S. Chamber Holds ‘Farm to Table: A Tech Story’ Event
Event kicks off TecExec series intended to advance technology’s role in U.S. economy
Divisive Act May Impact Food Safety
Opponents of Regulatory Accountability Act question its ability to improve food safety, proponents applaud its reduction in regulatory burden
Decisions on Organic Guidelines Delayed
Organic growers and producers have been given extensions to comment on two rules that could impact business
Breeding Taste Back into Tomatoes
Researchers try to identify the important factors that have been lost and put them back into modern tomatoes
USDA Sets Organic Certification for Trade with Mexico
Requirement increases transparency and strengthens enforcement controls for organic products traded between the two countries
As Oceans Warm, Vibrio Increases
The bacteria are moving north, causing new concerns over the safety of oysters
E-Commerce Pairs Convenience with Safety
Online grocery sales are growing five to six times more than conventional channels
Congress Rules on GMO Labeling May Pit States vs. Feds (Updated)
U.S. Senate on July 7 voted 63-30 for a bill that would require GMO contents in foods to be displayed on applicable packaging