US predicts record agricultural exports
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has forecast record food and farming exports for 2012 and 2013, despite adverse weather conditions.
Archives for September 2, 2012
Candy tax approved in US city as levy for other foods ditched
The city of Lakewood in Colorado has implemented state laws to tax candy and soft drinks at 3% while repealing earlier rules to tax a wider variety of foods.
USDA urged to update nutritional guidelines on Greek yogurt
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been urged to update its nutritional guidelines to differentiate Greek from other traditional types of yogurt and reclassify it as a high protein product.
Massachusetts proposes sow stall ban
The state of Massachusetts has given initial approval for a bill to ban the use of sow gestation crates.
Massive Campari takeover exploits ‘underdeveloped’ premium rum
Gruppo Campari today announced a US $414.7m deal to acquire Jamaican rum company Lascelles (LdM) de Mercado and said it planned to use its new heritage brands to spur 'underdeveloped' super-premium rum sales worldwide.