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Nearly 20 percent of Chinese grain wasted from farm to fork
The problem is acute in China, with 21 percent of the world's population but only 9 percent of its arable land.
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Japanese foreign ministry assures acceptable radioactivity levels in food
The foreign ministry says the standards are the most stringent in the world.
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Dietz & Watson warehouse fire continues to smolder
Fire at the Delanco, New Jersey facility has been contained but may not be completely extinguished for several days.
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Wal-Mart, Campbell, Kraft and others will reduce prices to boost sales
Major brands are expected to take advantage of reduced food costs.
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USDA predicts lower agricultural exports in FY 2014
The agency's Economic Research Service forecasts a $5 billion drop.
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Mexican soft drink to buy more domestic sugar, easing US supply surplus
Sugar prices in the US are at a three-year low due in part to sugar from Mexico flooding the market.
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Taylor Farms resumes production after cyclospora outbreak
An FDA environmental health assessment of the company's processing faclities and farms found adequate food safety protocols.
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Some schools reportedly quitting new healthier lunch program
Federal officials confirm there are isolated reports of schools opting out.
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New packaging sustainability standard released
Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability includes more than 40 indicators for sustainability.
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India passes expansive food bill amid worry over cost
The program would provide up to two-thirds of the country's population with cheap food.
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