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October 3, 2024
Weekly Newsletter:

Coast to Coast Crises

Hurricane Helene ravaged the Southeast. Workers shut down ports from Maine to Texas. California went on a banning spree.

Of Lids and Lawsuits

Weekly Newsletter | September 26, 2024

High-profile lawsuits in the courts may determine future policy. Sustainability drives changes in packaging. Early fall means new product launches …

Robots, Cobots and You

Weekly Newsletter | September 19, 2024

Articles, research papers and a new product introduction all lean heavily into dietary health. Robots, cobots and other technology are …

Stallers and Shot Callers

Weekly Newsletter | September 12, 2024

Industry groups push hard for action on the farm bill.   Media sources find some stewardship positives in food production.   CEOs …

Labeling, Lunch & Listeria

Weekly Newsletter | September 5, 2024

Meat companies will need more substance behind package claims. School lunches can’t be colorful in California. Boar’s Head failed to …

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