The American Food Scandal
1974
An exploration of agribusiness and the processed food industry and how they use political influence to shape food policies.
Key Takeaways:
- Investigates how agribusiness and food corporations influence U.S. food policy to prioritize profit, convenience, and marketing over nutrition and safety.
- Documents tactics such as lobbying, regulatory capture, and advertising that keep processed, “junk” foods cheap and ubiquitous.
- Encourages readers to see food quality as a political issue requiring citizen activism, not just individual consumer choice.