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Walmart joins Florida tomato grower fair pay initiative
The company will join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, which will require Florida suppliers to pay higher wages and provide other worker protections.
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American adults eating healthier, says Economic Research Service
Researchers say adults are using Nutrition Facts panels more often.
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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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