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More Than Just Chicken Feed
The American poultry industry is a $470 billion mega-industry employing over 1.814 million people and generating $32.9 billion in government revenue. We know this because we just completed an economic impact study of the industry …
Institute of Medicine Recommends White Potatoes for WIC
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended that white potatoes be reinstated for use in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The recommendation reverses a 2006 release from IOM suggesting that …
USDA purchases $54.9 million of cranberry products
To alleviate a glut in the cranberry market, USDA made three separate purchases of about 3.9 million cases of cranberry products for distribution in federal food assistance programs worth a total of $54.9 million. Between …
Pork now second in meat consumption
The comeback of pork continued with it now being the second most produced meat in the U.S. Pork recently surpassed meat to land in second behind chicken. According to the USDA, pork production will climb …
Costco May Become Nation’s Biggest Organic Retailer
Costco has had some success with its organic options in recent years, and is in a position to overtake WHOLE FOODS MARKETS and TRADER JOE’S as the number one organic retailer in the country. With …
Here Come The Millennials: A Boon For Restaurants
The food industry is gearing up for the Millennials who recently surpassed Baby Boomers as the largest segment of the U.S. population but whose eating habits are much different. As noted in the upcoming Demographics Of …
Protected: iTradeNetwork Turns 25: A Recipe for Success in Food Supply Chains
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