…& Water Action and Family Farm Action organized a letter addressed to President-elect Biden calling for Fudge’s appointment. The coalition describes Fudge as “an ally to farmers, food-chain workers, consumers,…
Disappointing Table Olive Harvest Highlights Deeper Industry Issues
…Werner noted. “Consumers are not aware that Bell-Carter/DCOOP is contributing to the demise of planted acres in California because they seek to supplant Californian grown olives with cheaper, inferior olives…
Proposition 15 Defeated: ‘Farmers Can Breathe A Little Easier’
…of this specific harmful measure, but also as a broader call to our elected leaders to stop enacting costly policies that hurt farmers, consumers, and businesses.” About the Author Brian…
Major Romain Lettuce Producer Recalls Product Voluntarily
…or distributors, the product be disposed of and not consumed.” The company also has a hotline for consumers who may still be concerned. Consumers with questions call Tanimura & Antle’s hotline at 877-827-7388 Monday…
Innovative New Carrot Products Are Entering the Market
…food items continue to become available to consumers. Bolthouse Farms is also entering the fray with a new line of products. The company recently debuted a new product line called…
More Industry Groups Issue Support in Fighting Prop 12 Provisions
…protects California consumers,” the brief states. “In addition to an improper purpose, Proposition 12 will also have the practical effect of controlling conduct in other States.” Prop 12 prohibits the…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…members and consumers. The shutdown of multiple processing plants due to COVID-19 exposed the fragility within the sector. The proposed bipartisan legislation aims to expand overall processing capacity in the…
Enhancing Food Safety Through U.S.-Mexico Partnership
…protect consumers in both the U.S. and Mexico,” said Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
…and is providing resources to generate interest. The program provides a standard to verify the sustainability of American cotton, an attribute that is becoming increasingly important to consumers. The goal…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
Consumers who purchase luxury cotton textiles want more than cool, soft, absorbent fabric. Increasingly, they demand clothing made from fiber grown using ecologically sound practices and they’re willing to pay…
Working Together: Flexible Marketing Capitalizes on Pandemic Baking
When COVID-19 restrictions kept everyone at home and closed restaurants, a lot of consumers rediscovered baking. The California Walnut Board and Commission, like many other organizations, saw the need to…
Leafy Greens Safety Remains Priority as Fall Production Moves to AZ
…food safety practices. Some of the items listed by LGMA include information to help inspire confidence from consumers that all measures are being taken to protect leafy greens from potential…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to Support Scientific Research
…an effort to keep research and innovation moving forward amidst the pandemic. The grant projects are aimed at addressing the most significant challenges facing university researchers, small businesses, and consumers….
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…sustainably produced wool to textile companies and consumers willing to pay a premium to support the ecological benefits of Healthy Soil Projects. “I’m excited about this opportunity to combine the…