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Senator Boxer, 500 Restaurateurs Plead for Action against Fish Fraud
California Senator Barbara Boxer urges the FDA to take action against fish fraud in the country. Meanwhile, 500 restaurateurs have signed and sent a petition to the Congress to put a stopper to fish mislabeling. Analysis: Americans to Face Tougher 2013 on Rising Prices, Taxes
Consumers will have to dig deeper into their pockets next year to pay for costlier healthcare, more expensive grocery bills and higher taxes, an extra drag on the country's already slow-moving economy. Meat Consumption Fell in 2011: Report
Meat consumption fell slightly in 2011, says a new report by Worldwatch Institute. Meat consumption fell in 2011 due to drought and diseases affecting livestock, a new report by Worldwatch Institute states. California Dairies in Peril
Dairies in California are shutting down due to rising feed costs and lower milk prices. The dairy industry in California has been snowed under by problems during the last few years. Traffic Light Labeling System to be Introduced in UK
A consistent labeling system will be adopted in the UK from next year. With the help of color codes, food labels will tell consumers how much calories and fat, salt, sugar content is in a particular food product. The nutritional information will be clearly displayed on the front of the pack of food. Gluten-Free Food Market Hits $4.2B
The gluten-free food market earns revenue of $4.2 billion this year. The figure indicates huge growth in the market for gluten-free food. According to a report by Packaged Facts, the market has seen a growth of 28 percent between 2008 and 2012. India Sees Good Sugar Output, Import Duty Hike Likely
While India is likely to see a very good sugar output this marketing year, food minister KV Thomas is likely to hike the import duty of raw sugar. Monster Energy Drink Blamed for Death of Five
Monster's energy drink is being blamed for the death of five people. Its high caffeine level may be to blame. Food Insecurity Plagues Southern Africa, FAO Working on New Agriculture Principles
Southern Africa faces rising food insecurity. The UN FAO is working on new rules and guidelines to deal effectively with food shortages. GrainCorp's Shares See Rise after ADM Bid
The shares of GrainCorps see a rise of 39 percent after ADM’s bid to buy the Australian grain handler. Australian State Brings in $9B from Food Exports
Australian state Victoria brings in $9 billion from food exports, after a rise of $1 billion. Food exports from Victoria, Australia have now hit the $9 billion mark, says a report released by the government. Brazil's Food Exports to UAE on the Rise; XL Foods taken over by Brazilian Company
Brazil has exported food worth more than $6 billion to the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, a Brazilian company has taken over XL Foods, Canada. European Union Contemplates Changes in Biofuel Policy
The EU will be changing its bio-fuel policies in an effort to reduce the use of food crops in the production of the same. Special Report: Food, beverage industry pays for seat at health-policy table
WHO's mission as the public health arm of the United Nations ranges from stanching communicable diseases such as malaria and AIDS to battling what the U.N. considers the latest "global epidemic": chronic ailments such as diabetes and heart disease caused primarily by unhealthy diets.
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