A key hindrance to the EU extending the approved use of glyphosate in Brussels is coming from German politicians. They do not accept the opinion of Europe’s own food safety officials nor that of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization or World Health Organization. Instead, a flawed statement from elsewhere is embraced.
Damn the Politicians, Foodsuasion The food and beverage industry consultancy Hartman Group along with Publicis subsidiary MSL Group analyzed consumers in the millennial generation, concluding that young people are skeptical that their vote won’t change much but they can steer society based on the products they purchase. This is a damning view of the political class although a compliment to the...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Consumer spending is a key driver of the U.S. economy, and the latest retail sales data indicate that spending remains robust despite inflation. In September, total retail and food service sales rose more than 6 percent year-over-year, with food service spending up 7 percent and...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
