Watching how consumption is affected not just by scientifically-approved nutrition studies but also by semi-professional findings and biased promotions offers convincing evidence of what is at work.
Bill Lapp, president of Advanced Economic Solutions, told Purchasing Seminar attendees in the opening session that wheat futures have greater upside than downside price potential in the coming months.
The food and agriculture community under the umbrella of the Food and Agriculture Dialogue for Trade (Dialogue) voiced support for a negotiated “modernization” of NAFTA.
What is at stake is about 8% this year and 16% next year of the sugar supply needed by the U.S. and nearly 30% of U.S. HFCS production that is exported annually to Mexico.
The U.S.D.A. will allow states to grant exemptions to schools experiencing hardship in serving 100% of grain products as whole grain-rich for the upcoming school year.