The Association of Exporters of Berries of Mexico (ANEBERRIES) is finalizing the launch for next year of the Berry Gap certificate, aimed at small and medium […]
Small-scale farmers play an important role in global food production, but they often benefit least from global trade. To strengthen the power of farmers in trade […]
With the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in 2011, the food industry overseen by FDA experienced the most extensive regulatory overhaul in the […]
Along with feedlot dust blowing in the wind and surface irrigation water flowing adjacent to feedlots, flies captured in leafy greens plots near feedlots are capable […]
Food safety is a complicated issue. But there are some facts, and some myths about this topic. Unfortunately, many of the myths, if believed, can cause […]
The U.S. FDA on July 31 approved a key ingredient in plant-based burger patties made by Impossible Foods, a rival to Beyond Meat, clearing the way for direct-to-consumer sales […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce released its final decision on the Mexican Tomato Suspension Agreement Sept. 19. The 17.56 percent tariff that has been in place on […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program report for FY 2017. The agency tested for 761 pesticides and […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Monday announced their Cooperative Agreement for the implementation of […]
Jori Armbruster and Gabriela Chang are betting on breaking the cycle of funding inequality in which Mexican coffee farmers are immersed. The mission of these entrepreneurs, […]
Earlier in July of this year, Texas passed a bill—Texas House Bill 2155—that would speed up the inspection of trucks carrying fresh produce over the Texas-Mexico […]
Equitable Food Initiative has released revised certification standards, including a new Ethical Charter Addendum, to help growers demonstrate that they abide by all the principles of […]