Another Misleading Food Label Story

The Orlando Sentinel has a terrific report on how the “local” movement is prospering in the area’s restaurants, but how the providers of these “local” products may not be reaping the benefits. Find out more by watching this installment of The Lempert Report.

Dec 29th, 2017

The Orlando Sentinel has a terrific report on how the “local” movement is prospering in the area’s restaurants, but how the providers of these “local” products may not be reaping the benefits. Find out more by watching this installment of The Lempert Report.

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