What was once considered a fad is here to stay. Enter a Burger King franchise and enjoy the Impossible Burger or try a Beyond Meat patty at McDonald’s. Consumers can now find plant-based meat alternatives in their favorite grocery store or fast-food chain. Burger King just introduced the “Impossible Whopper” in Ontario, Canada on March …
Working Closely Together The U.S. & Mexico Strengthen Food Safety Ties
The FDA is hard at work in collaborative efforts with the Mexican government and food producers of Mexico in order to strengthen food safety measures. And it’s no wonder since “about one-third of all agency-regulated human food imported into the U.S. is from Mexico, including 60% of our fresh-produce imports.” The agencies in Mexico responsible …
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Corn Planting Begins in U.S. This Month
United States Potato and green pea planting is currently underway. To date at least 50% of the green peas are in the ground in the Northwest area. Sweet corn and green bean plantings should begin sometime this month, while Midwest pea plantings should start sometime in the next week or two. USDA predicts farmers will …