…risk that a spiraling conflict will undermine economic growth and inflict higher prices on both consumers and companies. The Federal Reserve has already noted that some firms have been slowing…
Grocers Seek Tighter Rules on Labeling GMO Ingredients
…regarding consumer trust as the underlying reasons for reassessing the rule’s proposed requirements. “Today, consumers are seeking more and more information about the products they purchase and our industry continually…
NCBA Responds to Canada Tariff Hikes on U.S. Beef Imports
…casualties will be Canadian consumers, as well as American cattlemen and cattlewomen.” He adds that the NCBA may not know the extent of the damage done to American producers, but…
USDA Taking Comments on Product of USA Label
…and leads to violations of FSIS’s own policies and regulations that clearly mandate truthfulness in labeling.” The Petition refers to research that says U.S. consumers want to know where their…
US Fostering Trade Relationship with Japan Amidst Other Ongoing Trade Disputes
…but there are many new opportunities still waiting to be tapped there,” McKinney previously said in a statement. “Japan is an import-dependent economy and its 130 million consumers have a…
Erin Fitzgerald Hired to Lead U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance as New CEO
…(DMI), which is a forum for the dairy community to address the needs and expectations of consumers. “The USFRA Board of Directors is pleased to hire Erin Fitzgerald as our…
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Changing Dairy Market
…most consumers who buy alternatives are not completely abandoning milk. The report goes on to say that some traditional dairy companies are adding plant-based alternatives to their portfolios. Even Dean…
Ag Groups Want #TradeNotTariffs
…market access with our closest allies.” Dennis Slater, President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, says, “Tariffs are taxes on American consumers and will put good-paying U.S. manufacturing jobs at…
Cauliflower Consumption Grows with Changing Diet Trends
…turning to vegetables like cauliflower as a replacement in products that contain ingredients like flour and rice. Cauliflower has become a popular choice with consumers who use a food processor…
Mexico Turning to EU and Others to Replace U.S. Pork Imports
…pork from all countries to ensure “that its consumers do not face shortages.” Experts predict the quota will be quickly filled by the European Union and Latin America. U.S. pork…
Agri View: Romaine Lettuce Waste
…thrown away. Consumers, in most states, were not sure where theirs was grown. No mention of who grew the contaminated crop. How many grocery stores threw away good food because…
New Potato Varieties Displayed at Field Day in Kern County
…yellow-fleshed and that’s where the interest is right now.” Smaller, New potatoes have also received a positive response from consumers, causing more interest from growers. “There’s some out there that…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Japan Trade Mission
…new opportunities still waiting to be tapped there,” McKinney said. “Japan is an import-dependent economy and its 130 million consumers have a real affinity for U.S. food products because of…
Accurate Labels Act Introduced
Lawmakers introduced the Accurate Labels Act in the Senate Thursday, a bill that supporters say would provide American consumers nationwide with clear, accurate and meaningful nutrition information. Introduced by Republican…