The Health of the Food Industry

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The Health of the Food Industry

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Oct 24, 2018

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Food unites humanity, but the food industry can be a divisive place to work. We look at Asheville as a microcosm of the issues plaguing U.S. food and restaurant workers -- and of how we can come together to help solve those issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 24, 2018

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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?

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