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The Lost Soybeans of Okinawa

EATER

Under US occupation, more sugarcane was planted as a cash crop, replacing the diverse foods farmers had grown for islanders. Already, soy grown across the Americas was based on a small number of genetically uniform varieties, all grown in monocultures, making them vulnerable to pests and diseases.

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MRM People & Places: Maki Madness and Pancakes for Life

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Later, in 1969, he accepted a job at Southern Wine and Spirits of America as General Sales Manager of Wine to develop the wine operations of the Company.

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