Retail’s omnichannel model is rapidly emerging 08.08.2017 By Keith Nunes E-commerce currently accounts for approximately 8% of consumer packaged goods sales in the United States. Read More
Trump administration outlines objectives for NAFTA renegotiation 07.25.2017 By Jay Sjerven For food and agriculture trade, the first enumerated goal was maintaining existing reciprocal duty-free access for agricultural goods.Read More
Crop conditions continue to drive grain, oilseed prices 07.25.2017 By Ron Sterk Crop conditions around the world have contributed to what has become a major weather market in 2017. Read More
IFT17 highlights worrying industry cross currents 07.25.2017 By Keith Nunes The clean label trend is transforming into a focus on total transparency.Read More
Acreage report surprises, but weather dominates 07.11.2017 By Ron Sterk The U.S.D.A. estimates 2017 all wheat plantings at 45,657,000 acres, down 9% from 2016 and the lowest since records began in 1919. Read More
'Do no harm' a key focal point regarding NAFTA renegotiations 07.11.2017 By Jay Sjerven While extolling the benefits of the current agreement, food and agriculture leaders point to measures that may be implemented that would improve NAFTA.Read More
Food and agriculture's 'moon shot' is a worthwhile endeavor 07.11.2017 By Keith Nunes Any effort that focuses on bringing transformational change to food and agriculture must have a robust level of input from stakeholders. Read More
Consumer trust, loyalty seen as drivers of growth 07.05.2017 By Keith Nunes Authenticity is the apex of the long-term relationships companies are trying to build with their customers. Read More
Food and agriculture groups decry pullback from engaging Cuba 07.05.2017 By Jay Sjerven Travel to Cuba for non-academic educational purposes will be limited to U.S. government-approved group travel. Read More
Red meat prices rise on strong demand 06.30.2017 By Ron Sterk Beef and pork cutout values climbed to near two-year highs in early June.Read More