The European Union (EU) Farm to Fork strategy is a set of measures and policies aimed at improving food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing food waste and promoting regional cooperation within the EU. The strategy, which is part of the overall European Green Deal, was launched in late 2015. A key part [...]
TL/DR: Why is Kellogg splitting up? Although they explain it with lots of corporate-speak, the truth is that sales have been stagnant and the break-up will allow the core company to separate itself from poorer performing business lines and to focus on the growth oriented global snack food category. In June, 2022 [...]
Americans consume on average about 57 pounds of beef per person per year. According to the USDA, Americans consume an average of about 57 pounds of beef per person per year. This is based on the most recent available data, which is from 2019. Beef consumption in the United States has fluctuated [...]
Organic foods are typically more expensive than non-organic options but that hasn't stopped more Americans from buying. According to the Organic Trade Association, organic food sales in the United States have grown consistently over the past decade, with total sales reaching $51.5 billion in 2019, an increase of 5.9% from the previous [...]
Cow milk naturally contains several hormones that are produced by the cow's endocrine system. In addition, some farmers may also inject cows with artificial growth hormones to increase their milk production. The latter hormones are not found naturally in cow's milk and some believe they can be harmful when consumed. Natural hormones [...]
Food prices, already strained due to the pandemic and supply chain problems, will rise even further and adversely impact consumers across the globe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has disrupted wheat production, fertilizer supplies and nearly every agricultural commodity worldwide. All this is further aggravated by transportation costs that will rise as fuel [...]