Food Technology: Is It Doing What We Think?

http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2140802/the_real_point_of_gm_food_is_corporate_control_of_farming.html

Among those in the know, Golden Rice has long been considered a joke, a lark, or a scam. This genetically engineered rice has marginally higher levels of beta-carotene (which after digestion provides vitamin A), and thus a healthy-looking golden color to it. Unfortunately, the concentration is really only good for marketing. While millions around the globe suffer from lack of vitamin A, the amounts in Golden Rice aren't high enough to help any of them. This article proposes another purpose behind such endeavors: corporate control. While Golden Rice doesn't solve any discernible problem, it is patentable. 

Hospital Food Carefully Orchestrated with Tech

http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/article/20131030/BUSINESS/310300036/Hospital-food-goes-hi-tech-with-iPads-consolidation?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE

Using tech enhanced ordering, production, and delivery systems, Culinary Solutions is improving all aspects of hospital food. Orders are taken by hostesses with iPads, produced in a carefully orchestrated kitchen, and delivered in most cases within 30 minutes. With such care and efficiency, Culinary Solutions may even accomplish one of those great feats which has long been though impossible: palatable hospital food!