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Cattle eat at a feedlot in Columbus, Neb., June 10, 2020.
Supply Chain
Proposed Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Gets Pushback from Farm Groups
Ranchers and farming groups say they can compete without the government’s help.
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Consumer Trends
Hot Dog Brand to Give Away Cans of New York Tap Water
The promotion allows recipients to boil hot dogs "the 100% authentic New York way."
February 20, 2025
Cash that was left at the home of a juror, June 2, 2024, outside Minneapolis, Minn.
Supply Chain
Witness Tampering Allegations Surface in Minnesota Food Fraud Case
Multiple instances of attempted corruption have plagued the case.
February 20, 2025
Chickens walk in a fenced pasture at an organic farm in Iowa, Oct. 21, 2015.
Labor
USDA Scrambles to Bring Back Fired Bird Flu Workers
They were fired on the recommendations of billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
February 20, 2025
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Blow Pops Manufacturer to Expand Tennessee Plant
The project is expected to add more than 60 jobs.
February 19, 2025
Jaqueline Benitez, who depends on California's SNAP benefits to help pay for food, shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023.
Consumer Trends
Trump Officials Want to Ban Junk Food from SNAP
Past efforts show it's not easy to do.
February 19, 2025
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Eggs on a conveyor belt at a farm in Cortland, Ind., July 28, 2012.
As Egg Prices Soar, Trump Administration Plans New Strategy to Fight Bird Flu
February 19, 2025
This April 18, 2011, file photo, shows Yum Brand's KFC restaurant in Mountain View, Calif.
KFC Is Leaving Kentucky
February 19, 2025
An empty shelf of eggs at a Nashville grocery store, Feb. 12, 2025.
From Farms to Bakeries, Egg Shortages and Price Hikes Challenge Businesses
February 18, 2025
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Many Gluten-Free Foods Are High in Calories and Sugar, Low in Fiber and Protein — and Cost More
February 18, 2025
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Capital Investment
The Transformative Potential of AI and IoT on Legacy Machines
How to ensure these technologies integrate with legacy machines and enterprise systems.
February 17, 2025
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Supply Chain
Mathematical Model Could Help Optimize Food Distribution
Accounting for the location of distribution centers and destinations led to better delivery routes.
February 21, 2025
Soft Baked Wet Noses Treats For Dogs
Supply Chain
Wet Noses Launches Soft Baked Dog Treats
The company has also expanded its Seattle-area facility.
February 21, 2025
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Recalls/Alerts
Georgia Company Recalls Pancake Snack Packs
The products were distributed to Kroger and Meijer stores in 13 states.
February 21, 2025
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Supply Chain
U.S. Farmers Expected to Increase Corn Acreage as Prices Remain Resilient
Planting forecasts show declines in soybeans, wheat, cotton and grain sorghum.
February 21, 2025
Sam Bohr cuts raw coyote meat before it was cooked and served at a wild game dinner in Pine Grove, Pa., Feb. 15, 2025.
Consumer Trends
Crow Not the Only Thing on the Menu at Pennsylvania Wild Game Dinner
The menu featured 14 species, including stingray casserole, raccoon andouille and rabbit kielbasa.
February 21, 2025
A silhouetted cat sits on a fence of a condominium complex at dusk, June 18, 2017, La Habra, Calif.
Safety
Dairy Workers’ Cats Died from Bird Flu, but It’s Not Clear How they Got Infected
Both were indoor-only cats that had no exposure to infected cattle or birds and didn't consume raw milk.
February 21, 2025
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Consumer Trends
Gerber Launches Nutrition-Focused Snack Line
"Get'ems" feature ingredients like quinoa, carrots and kale.
February 20, 2025
Bonduelle Ready-to-Eat Lunch Bowls.
Consumer Trends
Bonduelle Launches New Ready-to-Eat Lunch Bowls
The "plant-powered" packs are available in Mediterranean, Indian, Spanish and Southwest varieties.
February 20, 2025
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Supply Chain
EU Farming 'Vision' Aims to Cut Red Tape, Redistribute Subsidies
The blueprint seeks to better protect local production.
February 20, 2025
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Recalls/Alerts
Cookies, Wafers Recalled Over Undeclared Allergens
A supplier inadvertently failed to fully disclose all allergens while translating the ingredient list.
February 20, 2025
Dr. Brian Diers works with soybean plants at the Soybean Innovation Lab, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Champaign, Ill.
Supply Chain
USAID Shutdown Upends Livelihoods for Farmers, Nonprofits
More than 50,000 are estimated to have been laid off due to the shutdown.
February 20, 2025
A Walmart location in Philadelphia, Nov. 17, 2021.
Facility
Walmart Rolled Through 2024, but Challenges Appear Ahead
Its prices attracted inflation-weary shoppers, but its 2025 outlook came in lower than expected.
February 20, 2025
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Labor
Is Spending All Day on Your Feet at Work an Occupational Hazard?
A Michigan city requires manufacturers to let workers sit if it doesn't restrict their duties.
February 20, 2025
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Facility
Cascade Milling Expands Washington Facility
An upgraded packaging line will enable the company to offer private-label products.
February 19, 2025