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Grand Rapids FIT initiative has students, parents embracing healthy living

At 10 a.m., Champagne Clark and her Dickinson Elementary classmates get up and get moving. On Friday, they were mimicking the moves of Michael Jackson... continue reading »


Vilsack appears before lawmakers on food safety budget

House lawmakers grilled Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Tuesday on the impact proposed Republican budget cuts would have on key U.S. Department of A... continue reading »


Taylor Farms broccoli recall affects chicken and pork products

Around 64,000 pounds of chicken and pork products containing broccoli have been recalled for possible Listeria contamination by a California company, ... continue reading »


San Jose newspaper editoria critical of current food safety approach

Time to slim down, fatso. Yes, we're talking about you, federal government. You should know by now that bad decisions, when it comes to food, are kill... continue reading »


Taylor Farms, Safeway issue recall after listeria find

Taylor Farms voluntary issued recall of products containing fresh broccoli sold through at in 12 states. The affected produce was sold in store delis ... continue reading »


U.S. Foodservice promotes strict food safety measures at global conference

U.S. Foodservice further solidified its commitment to food safety by participating in the Global Food Safety Initiative's (GFSI) Global Food Safety Co... continue reading »


Syngenta merges crop protection and seed businesses

Syngenta sales totaled $11.6 billion last year, with emerging markets accounting for almost half of sales. In order to effectively meet the needs of a... continue reading »


Michigan farmers look to Washington for help

Michigan farmers and food processors are hopeful that having one of the state's senators leading the debate over the 2012 farm bill will benefit every... continue reading »


Michigan man files suit agains Taco Bell for Salmonella

A Michigan man who became ill after eating beef tacos has filed suit against Yum Brands, Inc., parent company of Taco Bell and Chicago Diversified Foo... continue reading »


State Garden, Giant Food announce voluntary recall of bagged salads

Giant Food of Landover, Md., has announced a voluntary recall of several Nature's Promise organic bagged salad items due to the potential for listeria... continue reading »