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Scientists serve lab-grown burger made of stem cell beef

While the cost is currently prohibitive, proponents say lab-grown meat could help feed the world and fight climate change.

Shane O'Halloran

August 5, 2013

Taste testers say the burger's consistency was right, but flavor was lacking.

TECH FLASH

House holds hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard

Lawmakers heard from stakeholders on both sides of the issue over two days.

Shane O'Halloran

July 30, 2013

Points of contention include blend wall, fuel compatibility and the E-15 waiver.

Plant biotech companies launch GMO food education campaign and resource

The campaign includes resources, a public Q&A forum and a venue for conversation.

Shane O'Halloran

July 29, 2013

The campaign includes resources, a public Q&A forum and a venue for conversation.

House leader Cantor vague on farm bill conference details

Cantor says the reconciliation committee will not occur until after the House passes a food stamp bill.

Shane O'Halloran

July 23, 2013

Cantor says the reconciliation committee will not occur until after the House passes a food stamp bill.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman says farm bill will wait on food stamps

Representative Frank Lucas says he could not recommend a Senate conference in good faith without resolution.

Shane O'Halloran

July 17, 2013

Representative Frank Lucas says he could not recommend a Senate conference in good faith without resolution.

Pork virus reported in 15 states

Porcine Endemic Diarrhea was thought to have been contained to Europe and Asia.

Shane O'Halloran

July 11, 2013

Porcine Endemic Diarrhea was thought to have been contained to Europe and Asia.

House Republicans drop food stamps from farm bill

A version including food stamps and crop insurance failed last month.

Shane O'Halloran

July 11, 2013

A version including food stamps and crop insurance failed last month.

Reid pressures House to pass Farm Bill, threatens no Senate extension of farm policy

Senate majority leader says farm policy will lapse on September 30 without action.

Shane O'Halloran Kathryn Martin

June 25, 2013

Senate majority leader says farm policy will lapse on September 30 without action.

USDA issues statement on genetically modified wheat found in Oregon

The agency says an investigation has not found evidence of further GM wheat in commerce.

Shane O'Halloran

June 17, 2013

The agency says an investigation has not found evidence of further GM wheat in commerce.

Grocers, potato farmers battle over price inflation

A lawsuit accuses a potato cooperative of price fixing despite what farmers claim is an antitrust exemption.

June 14, 2013

A lawsuit accuses a potato cooperative of price fixing despite what farmers claim is an antitrust exemption.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

circular packaging material for frozen and chilled food packaging

Sustainable Barrier Coatings Replace PFAS, PE and other Plasticized Materials in Packaging

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