USDA predicts lower agricultural exports in FY 2014 The agency's Economic Research Service forecasts a $5 billion drop. August 30, 2013 The agency's Economic Research Service forecasts a $5 billion drop. Read More
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. Shane O'Halloran August 29, 2013 Sugar prices in the US are at a three-year low due in part to sugar from Mexico flooding the market.Read More
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. Shane O'Halloran August 28, 2013 An FDA environmental health assessment of the company's processing faclities and farms found adequate food safety protocols.Read More
Some schools reportedly quitting new healthier lunch program Federal officials confirm there are isolated reports of schools opting out. Shane O'Halloran August 28, 2013 Federal officials confirm there are isolated reports of schools opting out.Read More
New packaging sustainability standard released Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability includes more than 40 indicators for sustainability. Shane O'Halloran August 28, 2013 Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability includes more than 40 indicators for sustainability.Read More
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. Shane O'Halloran August 27, 2013 The program would provide up to two-thirds of the country's population with cheap food.Read More
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. Shane O'Halloran August 27, 2013 American Meat Institute and nine other organizations will ask a judge to stop USDA's plan.Read More
Beverage packaging market to be worth $125.7 billion by 2018 Asia Pacific is predicted to be the fastest growing region in that period. Shane O'Halloran August 26, 2013 Asia Pacific is predicted to be the fastest growing region in that period.Read More
Study finds toxic nanoparticles may be entering human food supply Researchers tested the reaction of pears to silver nanoparticles Shane O'Halloran August 26, 2013 Researchers tested the reaction of pears to silver nanoparticlesRead More
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. Shane O'Halloran August 23, 2013 Workers in cities like Memphis, Raleigh and Tampa will join demonstrations on August 29.Read More