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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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Injunction filed against USDA country-of-origin labeling rule
American Meat Institute and nine other organizations will ask a judge to stop USDA's plan.
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Beverage packaging market to be worth $125.7 billion by 2018
Asia Pacific is predicted to be the fastest growing region in that period.
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Study finds toxic nanoparticles may be entering human food supply
Researchers tested the reaction of pears to silver nanoparticles
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Fast food workers in southern US plan to join living wage protests
Workers in cities like Memphis, Raleigh and Tampa will join demonstrations on August 29.
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