03/04/2010 02:08PM
Week after week I receive news releases from the Department of Agriculture explaining the need to more closely connect consumers with the farmers who supply their food and to encourage an increase in marketing of locally grown "fresh, nutritious food."
03/04/2010 02:04PM
The recession of the past few years may have been good for the sustainability movement.
03/04/2010 11:18AM
A study conducted by Michigan State University finds that consumers are highly aware of food-safety issues and have high recognition of third party certification.
03/04/2010 11:15AM
Pizza chain more than doubles its fourth-quarter profits from a year ago. A revamped pizza recipe, with a serious commitment to cheese, gets much of the credit.
03/04/2010 11:12AM
U.S. restaurant operators' sentiment improved last month, a promising sign for livestock producers.
03/04/2010 11:09AM
A coalition of food, feed and agricultural entities is urging Congress to promptly pass several pending free-trade agreements.
03/04/2010 11:05AM
The film that criticizes modern agriculture is nominated for "Best Documentary."
03/04/2010 11:02AM
Acute foodborne illnesses cost the United States an estimated $152 billion per year, according to a new report from the Produce Safety Project.
03/04/2010 11:00AM
Tyson Foods Inc. chief financial officer Dennis Leatherby says Tyson has made significant progress in its day-to-day operations and is committed to improving its competitive position.