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Fast food workers coordinate protests over 'wage theft'

Protests were planned for around 30 US cities.

March 18, 2014

Protests were planned for around 30 US cities.

Members of Congress ask Vilsack to withdraw poultry inspection rule

A Government Accountability Office report found FSIS had insufficiently evaluated the performance of three pilot programs.

Shane O'Halloran

March 18, 2014

A Government Accountability Office report found FSIS had insufficiently evaluated the performance of three pilot programs.

Cargill opens expanded European R&D center

The facility was upgraded with an investment of over 8 million euro.

Shane O'Halloran

March 17, 2014

The facility was upgraded with an investment of over 8 million euro.

California coffee company to sue Keurig for antitrust and unfair competition violations

The Rogers Family Company says its single-serve coffee pod is a unique product and does not infringe on Keurig's patents.

Shane O'Halloran

March 17, 2014

The Rogers Family Company says its single-serve coffee pod is a unique product and does not infringe on Keurig's patents.

FAO: Biotech contamination in traded food on the rise

Of 198 instances of low-level contamination of GMO-free food by GMOs between 2002-2012, 138 took place between 2009-2012.

Shane O'Halloran

March 13, 2014

Of 198 instances of low-level contamination of GMO-free food by GMOs between 2002-2012, 138 took place between 2009-2012.

Fonterra pleads guilty to violations in botulism case

It turned out to be a false alarm, but the company pled guilty immediately to all charges.

Shane O'Halloran

March 13, 2014

It turned out to be a false alarm, but the company pled guilty immediately to all charges.

US lawmakers push back against EU geographical indication restrictions

About 55 senators sent a letter to US Trade Representative Michael Froman and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging them to protect commonly used food names.

Shane O'Halloran

March 12, 2014

About 55 senators sent a letter to US Trade Representative Michael Froman and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging them to protect commonly used food names.

Chobani to offer organic yogurt

A grass-fed organic multi serve product is next up for the manufacturer.

Shane O'Halloran

March 11, 2014

A grass-fed organic multi serve product is next up for the manufacturer.

USDA's APHIS implements final BSE rule

All beef products imported into the US will now require certification based on the BSE risk category recognized for the region in order to export meat.

March 11, 2014

All beef products imported into the US will now require certification based on the BSE risk category recognized for the region in order to export meat.