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~ All The News That's Fit To Eat ~

What's the buzz this week?  Let's see....

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In the wake of our reports on the food price crisis comes news of food rationing.  Is this the tip of the iceberg (lettuce)?  From BBC News:  "Wal-Mart Restricts Rice Purchases --- Sam's Club, Wal-Mart's cash-and-carry division, says customers can buy a maximum of four bags per visit.  The limit applies to jasmine, basmati and long grain white rice.  The international price of rice has risen by 68% this year and Wal-Mart said the restrictions were 'due to recent supply and demand trends.'   With food prices rising, customers have been buying basic goods in bulk.  Wal-Mart said it was not restricting the amounts of flour or oil customers can purchase 'at this time'."

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From the Washington Times:  "Americans Hoard Food As Industry Seeks Regs --- Farmers and food executives appealed fruitlessly to...


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