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Regulatory Watch

Majority of Americans think Fed should stay out of milk pricing

January 7, 2013

When the 2012 Farm Bill stalled in the US House of Representatives this fall, dairy processors doubled down in their opposition to a key provision—the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, under which the government could act to keep milk prices from falling below certain levels.

Farm bill on its last legs according to IDFA

Weak but stable growth predicted for R&D

Most growth will come from new-business projects

Shane O'Halloran

January 3, 2013

Most growth will come from new-business projects.

Consumer Trends

Top 2013 food trends shaped by social technology and mobile living

Shift towards new foods, new packaging

Shane O'Halloran

December 21, 2012

Shift towards new foods, new packaging

Pediatricians say pregnant women and children should not drink raw milk

Dairy Industry

Report: Weaker 4Q growth to slow, but not prevent, dairy price recovery

Consumption has been weaker than expected

Shane O'Halloran

December 20, 2012

Consumption has been weaker than expected.

MCOOL

Report: Mandatory country-of-origin labeling has not increased demand for US meat

The 2009 regulations have not significantly impacted demand.

Shane O'Halloran

December 11, 2012

While demand has not been impacted, costs for producers are up.

Fabulous Food Plant: Cultures Converge at Commonwealth Dairy

Kevin T. Higgins

December 5, 2012

A partnership between US entrepreneurs and German investors is helping retailers meet demand for Greek yogurt with store-brand options.

This mug’s for Mao

Kevin T. Higgins

December 5, 2012

A new report outlines the similarities and contrasts of China’s emerging beer market and its American counterpart.

Does manufacturing still matter?

December 5, 2012

In opening remarks to the media during the recent Rockwell Automation Fair, Craig A. Giffi, Deloitte vice-chairman, US leader, consumer & industrial products, posed the question, “Does manufacturing still matter?”