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Kellogg's Goes Green, Stays Cool

kgabert — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:43:37 +0000

With manufacturing plants across the globe, Kellogg’s has made its mark on the breakfast cereal industry. But, the company believes that mark doesn’t have to leave an over-sized carbon footprint. Kellogg’s is making great strides toward sustainability, which include choosing energy-efficient air conditioners to cool its plant in Mexicali, Mexico.

Iraq Emerging as Dynamic New Food Market

kgabert — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:24:40 +0000

As stabilization begins to take hold in the Kurdish region of Iraq, local fast food chains including Burger Queen and Costa-Rica Coffee are seeing big success. Though major U.S. food companies are slow to invest in the region, locals see change on the horizon.

Microsoft Q&A: 'Manufacturing Is A Hotbed Of Innovation'

kgabert — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:03:25 +0000

Interview with Melissa Cook, Senior Director of Dynamics, Microsoft

Rice Contamination Reported in China

kgabert — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:10:42 +0000

BEIJING (AP) — Authorities are investigating rice mills in southern China following tests that found almost half of the staple grain in one of the country's largest cities was contaminated with a toxic metal.

The mills in Hunan province's Youxian county were ordered to suspend business and recall their products after samples showed excessive levels of cadmium, according to an official notice issued Tuesday by the county government.

It said the mills had been operating legally and sourced their rice from local farmers.

Calling All Grill Masters: Is It Done Yet?

kgabert — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:04:49 +0000

Be sure to cook your food to proper temperatures to avoid food poisoning. Using a food thermometer is the only way to tell if your food is safe. Visit www.HomeFoodSafety.org for more information.

Consumer Trends: Gluten-Free Market Skyrocketing

lcoblentz — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

DALLAS (PRNewswire) — The report "Gluten-Free Products Market By Type (Bakery & Confectionery, Snacks, Breakfast Cereals, Baking Mixes & Flour, Meat & Poultry Products), Sales Channel (Natural & Conventional) & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts To 2018" defines and segments the global gluten-free product market with analysis and forecasting of the global revenue and volume for gluten-free products.

White House Pushes for More Farm Subsidy Cuts

kgabert — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:51:45 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration said Monday it wants to see more cuts to agriculture subsidies in a massive farm bill moving through the Senate this week.

The bill would cost almost $100 billion a year over five years and would set policy for farm programs and food aid. The legislation would cut about $2.4 billion annually from overall farm spending and would eliminate a controversial subsidy that is paid to farmers whether they farm or not. But it would still expand federally subsidized crop insurance and raise subsidies for rice and peanut farmers.

Daily Sound Bite: From Golf Course to Farmland

kgabert — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:40:25 +0000

Part of a wave of Midwestern farmers snapping up land to cash in on steadily rising commodity prices, Illinois farmer Clark Kelly has purchased the Hend-Co-Hills Golf Course near Biggsville with plans to turn the course into a cornfield. The land was selling for about one-third the going rate for area farmland. Kelly said,

"That's why I wanted to get my paws on it so bad."

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Report Advises on Food Security Stragety

kgabert — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:31:19 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Chicago Council on Global Affairs) — A new report from The Chicago Council on Global Affairs urges the U.S.

Hershey Tapping into Chinese 'Milk Candy' Market

kgabert — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:23:39 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) — Hershey is looking to expand in China by tapping into the country's taste for "milk candy."

The Pennsylvania company says it's launching a new line called Lancaster in three cities next month, followed by wider distribution next year. Hershey notes that milk candy accounts for a quarter of the total candy market in China.