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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. 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. 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. Ukraine Bans Wheat Export, While Argentina Faces Poor Wheat Harvest
Ukraine will stop exporting wheat from mid-November due to poor output. The Ukrainian Agriculture Ministry will ban the export of wheat from Nov. 15. This move has resulted in a rise in the price of wheat futures in Europe and elsewhere. XL Foods Rehires 800 employees
XL Foods rehires 800 employees a day after firing 2,000. XL Foods, Canada, will be recalling 800 of the 2,000 employees it laid-off temporarily. The lay-off followed Canada's biggest food recalls. Indonesia toTest Rice Imports, While OECD Advises To Lift Import Restrictions
Indonesia will test future rice imports from Thailand, India and Vietnam. The OECD recommends lifting of import restrictions. FDA and EFSA Under Scrutiny
The European Food Safety Authority’s policies are audited by a court, while food safety inspections in the U.S come under fire. UN Report Revises Estimates, One in Eight People Hungry Worldwide
One in eight people in the world are going hungry, says new FAO report. But, the figure is lower than previously estimated.
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