The industry is sounding off about upcoming country-of-origin labeling regulations, but there appears to be little chance of easing the burdens they will bring.
Retailers can't do anything to keep E. coli out of a batch of frozen hamburgers. But there's plenty they should be doing to make their perishables departments safer for valued shoppers.
WASHINGTON - The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has filed comments estimating that the record-keeping costs to implement the country-of-origin labeling law will be substantially more than the $2 billion estimate by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
WILMINGTON, Del. - The Produce for Better Health Foundation, Dole Food Co. and the Crayola brand have partnered to create an educational program designed to teach children the importance of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.
WASHINGTON - Consumer prices jumped by 0.3 percent in January, the largest increase in nine months, The Associated Press reports. However, food prices declined by 0.2 percent, the best showing in six years.
NEW YORK - McDonald's Corp. on Thursday dismissed as "senseless" the filing of an amended lawsuit in New York alleging the fast-food chain sells foods that are more hazardous than customers expect, Reuters reports.
