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Improved outlook for Farm Bill?

December 5, 2012

The 2012 election has maintained the status quo in Washington, which may slightly improve the outlook for passage of the Farm Bill in the lame duck session of Congress.

Duties lifted on many food and ag products sold to Panama

December 5, 2012

The US Panama Trade Promotion Agreement took effect this month, reducing or eliminating tariffs on nearly 90 percent of US products entering that Central American nation.

Plant Openings & Expansions: December 2012

December 5, 2012

Crescent Dairy & Beverages plans to invest more than $30 million to build a new pasteurized beverage processing facility in Collerton County, SC.

Industry & People: December 2012

December 5, 2012

Members of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2012 were announced.

TECH FLASH

As Hostess closes, plenty of blame to go around

Hostess, union employees blame each other for company's failure.

Shane O'Halloran

November 28, 2012

The beleaguered company is going through its second bankruptcy and has been sold three times in the past.

TECH FLASH

Americans say food production headed in right direction

However, widespread misperceptions remain

Shane O'Halloran

November 28, 2012

New survey shows the need for dialog despite confidence in how food is grown and raised.

TECH FLASH

Canada sees deterioration in processed food trade balance

Surplus with US and Mexico now a deficit

Shane O'Halloran

November 28, 2012

Canada’s processed foods exports have stalled.

TECH FLASH

What's in a label?

If it doesn't speak your brand, you've lost sales

Wayne Labs

November 28, 2012

Labeling should create a readily identifiable product image where the consumer says, "Yes!"

TECH FLASH

Prop 37 goes down swinging in California election

Consumers have a right to know what’s in their food, but this proposal was flawed.

November 13, 2012

Had it passed, food and beverage processors would have been required to list GMO ingredients on the label. There are other solutions.

TECH FLASH

Campbell Soup Company to create Ohio’s first commercial biogas power plant

Partnering with CH4 Biogas, the processor will open the facility in Napoleon, OH.

November 13, 2012

The facility will convert production waste into electricity to fuel beverage production.

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

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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June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

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July 23, 2025

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On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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