Based in Indianapolis, Market Wagon offers consumers an online market of local farm products delivered to their homes and offers farmers an online wholesale market for and delivery service of their products. Currently in Illinois, Market Wagon distributes in three locations — the Chicago area, metro St. Louis and 16 central Illinois counties. (Herald & Review)

Pure electric cars are making all the headlines, but their gasoline-electric hybrid rivals quietly achieved record sales in the United States last year, industry data showed. (Reuters)

In the U.S., grocery distributor SpartanNash said it has become harder to get supplies from food manufacturers, especially processed items like cereal and soup. There are signs of declining productivity in the meat sector, while more food inspectors are calling in sick. (Bloomberg)  

President Joe Biden kicked off 2022 focusing on unfair and competitive practices in livestock and meatpacking industries. When the White House held its virtual forum Monday about unfair market practices of meatpackers and USDA investment plans for up to $1 billion in new packing capacity, several producers spoke to the president and cabinet members. (DTN)

Farmers and people in rural areas are more comfortable talking about stress and mental health challenges with others, and stigma around seeking help or treatment has decreased in rural and farm communities but is still a factor, according to a new research poll from the American Farm Bureau Federation. (Rural Radio)  

As of this week, most food products sold in the United States that are made with ingredients with detectable genetically modified DNA need to identify that on their labels. And though GMO labeling has been a hot topic of discussion for years, a new study indicates that there may not be much new consumer reaction to the required on-package disclosures. (Food Dive)