Tag: food industry
Meat, money cooks up corruption
Alan Guebert gives his take on corruption within the beef industry and questions the pros and cons of country of origin labeling.
Pass the biscuits and the buck
Alan Guebert gives his view on Perdue’s decision to “slow down” implementation of the nutritional school lunch standards promoted by Michelle Obama.
Consumers petition FDA for labels instead of raids
The Real Food Consumer Coalition filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, asking the agency allow warning labels on raw milk products.
Meijer brings home delivery to Ohio
Meijer recently announced that it will expand home delivery throughout Ohio with Shipt, an online grocery marketplace.
R-CALF wants ban on Brazilian beef
R-CALF USA seeks 100,000 signatures during the next 30 days to call on the Trump Administration to ban imports of Brazilian beef.
There goes the neighborhood
Farm and ranch groups are now less social and more tribal. Many have a “we’re-right, you’re-wrong” view of farm and food tech, policy and their customers.
Some things to know about GMOs
When used wisely, GMOs can alleviate disease and hunger. Educating people about the potential advantages and potential disadvantages of GMOs is important.
Dietitians to tackle food myths at summit
The panel will focus on how to debunk myths about food and farming that frequently circulate online and in the media.
CIFT offers food transport, catering seminar
The seminar is open to food-related business owners, entrepreneurs, and those producing a product to sell at markets and/or other retail establishments.
Ag innovation will help feed 9 billion by 2050
The population increase by 2050 will require a 70 percent increase in food.
