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winnipegfreepress.comworld18 hrs ago
Whey Protein Prices Nearly Double as Cheese Output Limits Supply
Whey protein used in bars and mixes has risen from $7 to $12 per pound since late 2024. Companies report supply shortages and price increases tied to rising protein demand.
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dailykos.comworld11 days ago
Agriculture Secretary Tells Senators Screwworm Outbreak Is Under Control
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told senators the recent screwworm outbreak poses no threat to the U.S. food supply. She stated the situation remains contained.
gamereactor.eubusiness21 days ago
Caribbean Hot Sauce Makers Face Pepper Shortages and Higher Costs
Scotch bonnet pepper supplies have fallen after back-to-back hurricanes in Jamaica. Manufacturers report price increases of up to ten times and some order cancellations. Producers are using inventory buffers and testing hybrid peppers to maintain output.
Japan Timesworld24 days ago
Japan Government White Paper Notes Rise in Private Rice Imports
The fiscal 2025 white paper on food, agriculture and rural areas recorded a surge in private-sector rice imports after retail prices roughly doubled in May 2025. The document also addressed fertilizer supply risks and energy dependence on imported fossil fuels.
finance29 days ago
Uganda Expands Vanilla Production as Prices Fall from 2017 Peak
Uganda is increasing its vanilla output with two annual harvests and tighter quality controls. Major buyers including Ben & Jerry's and Nielsen-Massey have begun sourcing from the country. The shift follows a steep drop in global vanilla prices after years of reliance on Madagasc…
The Boston Globescience35 days ago
Hawaii Flooding Damages Farms and Reduces Local Produce Supply
Back-to-back storms in March caused the state's worst flooding in two decades. More than 600 farms reported nearly $40 million in damage, with officials estimating broader losses near $50 million.
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David L. Ludwig Warns Against Restructuring Food Supply Based on Uncertain Science
David L. Ludwig, a physician and researcher, stated that another broad overhaul of the food supply cannot be afforded due to imprecise interventions and uncertain science. The comment appears in an article published by STAT News. It highlights concerns over evidence-based approac…
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