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New grant awarded to support the progression of hydroponic food production
The grant offers the industry an opportunity to study food safety, plant pathogens and pests in hydroponics.
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USDA proposes stricter Salmonella standards for poultry
The USDA's FSIS has proposed stricter regulations to reduce Salmonella contamination in raw poultry products, aiming to enhance food safety and decrease foodborne illnesses.
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Researchers utilising AI to support consumers in US food deserts
University researchers across the US are working to develop a new AI-powered tool that will help businesses operating in food deserts to give more nutritious choices to consumers.
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Many US consumers unsure of how to heat food to prevent illness
A new survey has found that many US consumers do not know the correct temperatures to heat food to in order to kill viruses, and are unaware of the risks of drinking unpasteurised milk.
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PepsiCo launches new initiative to support the transformation of agriculture in North America
PepsiCo's Planting Pathways Initiative will aim to provide equitable opportunities for young people and people from various backgrounds to enter the agriculture sector.
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Levels of snack and sweet consumption impacted by income, new study finds
The study found that lower income areas are unjustly exposed to greater targeted marketing for snacks and sweets, as well as higher prices for healthy food and fewer healthy food options in stores.
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USDA allocates $300 million to diversify US agriculture export markets
66 US agriculture organisations will benefit from the funding under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program.
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Center for Dairy Advancement and Sustainability founded to support Southeastern US dairies
The CDAS is expected to be a hub of research, extension and teaching, with the goal of offering innovative solutions to the Southeast US dairy industry.
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Smithfield employees donate over 25,000 pounds of food
Supporting hunger relief efforts during Hunger Action Month, Smithfield Foods employees have donated more than 25,000 pounds of food.
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Are food insecurity rates in the US being inaccurately reported?
According to research, food insecurity rates in the US may be under-reported by as much as one-third.
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Purdue receives two $1 million USDA sustainable agriculture grants
The USDA has allocated two separate grants of $1 million to Purdue University as part of two projects to enhance sustainable agricultural systems.
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Cultivated meat: how close is it to US plates?
Bryant Godfrey from law firm Foley Hoag reflects on the progress of cultivated meat production and what challenges remain on the US regulatory landscape.
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Dollar stores are the fastest-growing food retailers in the US
A study by Tufts University has found that dollar stores are permeating the food market in the US, especially in rural areas.
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USDA commits to nutrition security and behavioural health research
The USDA has embarked on a three year collaborative project to understand the link between nutrition services and behavioural health and wellbeing.
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Califia Farms innovates new organic dairy-free milk
A US plant-based beverage brand has expanded its dairy-free product line with two new organic additions.
