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U OF I STUDENTS HELP COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY

According to a University of Illinois study, approximately 1 in 5 students are food insecure. Two graduate students are working to make sure food insecurity is a thing of the … Read More

IDEN’S FDA LOOKS TO TACKLE HEAVY METALS IN BABY FOOD

The Biden administration said Friday it plans to clamp down on toxic heavy metals commonly found in baby food. (Politico)

COVID-19-CLOSED RESTAURANTS ARE REOPENING. RUNNING THEM IS STILL A BATTLE –

A year into the pandemic, restaurants’ wish is coming true: State and local governments are allowing them to seat and serve customers indoors again. But that comes with its own … Read More

EU SAYS IT AGREES POST-BREXIT WTO AGRICULTURE QUOTAS WITH U.S.

The European Union and the United States have concluded negotiations to adjust the EU’s World Trade Organization agricultural quotas following Britain’s exit from the bloc, the European Commission said on … Read More

FOOD-DELIVERY REGULATION IS A DRAMA WORTH WATCHING

The tussle between delivery platforms and regulators is heating up, and the drama seems to be hurting the platforms, restaurants and eaters alike. (Wall Street Journal)

INDIAN FARMERS PLAN MAJOR ROAD BLOCKADE OUTSIDE DELHI TO MARK 100TH DAY OF PROTESTS

Indian farmers who have been protesting for months against deregulation of produce markets plan to block a major expressway outside New Delhi on Saturday, the 100th day of their campaign, … Read More

CHINA UNVEILS ROADMAP TO ENSURE FOOD FOR 1.4 BILLION PEOPLE –

China rolled out a roadmap to boost crop production in the world’s most populous nation, highlighting concerns over food security after the country imported record amounts of meat, corn and … Read More

GROCERY STORES’ PANDEMIC BOOM IS OVER

Last year, people were stockpiling food and essentials at stores and ordering a lot more groceries online. That was great news for America’s biggest grocery chains, who now say the … Read More

17% OF FOOD PRODUCTION GLOBALLY WASTED, UN REPORT ESTIMATES

Food waste has become a growing concern because of the environmental toll of production, including the land required to raise crops and animals and the greenhouse gas emissions produced along … Read More

MATTOON MALL FILLING UP WITH FARM EQUIPMENT FOR TWO UPCOMING SHOWS

The East Central Illinois Antique Farm Equipment Club has begun filling the Cross County Mall with tractors and implements for its annual Farm Show, March 5-7, and Spring Tractor Show, … Read More

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