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European Commission study urges reduction of food waste for economic improvement
The study concludes that reducing EU food waste by 40% in 2020 will result in annual savings of € 123 per person.
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As agriculture booms in Oregon, farmers fear food safety regulations
According to comments made at the Northwest Food Processors Association expo, many farmers are worried about new irrigation water rules.
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Yum Brands sales on the rebound in China
The company says a key sales figure was up two percent in December.
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FDA releases proposed FSMA rule on intentional adulteration of food
The proposed rule would require the largest food businesses to take steps to prevent intentional adulteration of products.
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Grocery Manufacturers Assocation to petition for national GMO labeling standards
The petition would halt state-by-state efforts to set standards.
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Tyson announces recall of 33 thousand pounds of chicken
The company says the mechanically separated chicken products may be infected with a strain of Salmonella.
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Irish authority calls increase in food safety Enforcement Orders "disappointing"
A total of 143 Enforcement Orders were ordered in 2013.
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Carton Council praises significant 2013 expansion of carton recycling access
Currently, 56.1 percent of American households have access to carton recycling.
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Calorie reduction pledge reportedly ahead of schedule, with 6.4 million already cut from common products
The reduction averaged out to 78 calories per day per consumer.
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Workers questioned as investigation continues in Japanese pesticide contamination case
Food containing the pesticide malathion has sickened around 890 people.
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