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Hostess Cupcakes, Twinkies finds their savior

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dean Metropoulos may not be a household name, but the food industry veteran's reach extends from the pantry to the refrigerator to the freezer. Full story

The food industry and immigration reform

  With so many undocumented workers in food jobs, the Up with Chris Hayes panel looks at where the food industry stands in the debate over comprehensive immigration reform.

Drought scorching parts of 26 states

  Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack shares details on the conditions facing almost the entire Southern half of the United States, how it will impact the food industry and whether there’s any relief in sight.

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