Obama ‘appalling’ say US cattlemen
Barack Obama’s decision to veto a resolution of disapproval on a clean water bill has been met with condemnation from American beef farmers.
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Health & Wellness 2020
Health & wellness concerns color consumers’ view of meat and poultry, Packaged Facts finds
Sales of meat and poultry in the US are shifting, but still growing as consumers’ changing views of health and wellness color their opinions of the category and their purchase decisions, according to new research from Packaged Facts.
EPIC Provisions co-founder: Why not start your day with bone broth instead of coffee?
Does bone broth have mass market appeal, and if so, what’s the best format to package it in, and where is the best place to put it in store? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with EPIC Provisions co-founder Taylor Collins to get his take on this emerging...
Seven sick from Listeria in Canada
Canada is investigating seven cases of Listeria monocytogenes with a link to pre-packaged leafy greens, salad blends and kits.
Cult Candy: Hershey refreshes Take5 brand after sales soar without marketing support
Hershey has re-branded and relaunched its candy brand Take5 after sales grew 10% in the last three years without any marketing support.
Vermont AG office announces authorized companies to verify GMO-free claims
There will be two companies authorized to verify GMO-free claims in Vermont. Some experts worry about application backlog to meet the July 1 deadline, while others say it’s a step in the right direction.
CSPI urges FDA to ban artificial colors, or at minimum encourage companies not to use them
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is taking FDA to task for “failing to protect children” from artificial dyes that it says cause behavior problems, but which FDA defends as safe.