Food
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the creation of the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program to support residents who rely on federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that are set to lapse due to the ongoing government shutdown. The program aims to provide temporary replacement benefits to approximately
Food
A coalition of Democratic state officials and three governors have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to force the release of food assistance funds for 42 million low-income Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The lawsuit comes as the government
Food
Shop price inflation in the UK slowed to 1% in October, driven by fierce competition amongst retailers and widespread discounting, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ. Fresh food prices, however, saw a sharp rise, with beef, poultry, and fruits driving inflation to 4.
Food
North Carolina residents who rely on federal food assistance are bracing for a potential crisis as the government shutdown delays Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments. The state warns that around 1.4 million North Carolinians, including 600,000 children, will be affected by the cuts, potentially overwhelming local food
Food
Amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a three-step plan to support ranchers and the American beef industry. However, the plan's centerpiece – importing more beef from Argentina to tame rising food prices – has drawn strong opposition from cattlemen, who
Food
Retail leaders from leading UK brands, including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer, and others, have come together in a letter to express concerns about food inflation and the disproportionate tax burden affecting the industry. The letter highlights the highly competitive nature of the UK grocery market, with narrow
Food
UK's biggest supermarkets are urging the Chancellor to exempt shops from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher costs. The British Retail Consortium (BRC), representing Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Iceland, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, and Waitrose, has signed
Avian influenza
A surge in avian flu cases across the US is driving concerns about the nation's readiness to respond to outbreaks, particularly during the government shutdown. The virus is spreading rapidly, with 62 commercial and backyard flocks affected in 17 states, and an estimated 6.6 million birds infected.
Food
The ongoing federal government shutdown is threatening the flow of food assistance benefits to 42 million low-income Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). With the shutdown entering its second month, officials from The U.S. Department of Agriculture are warning that there will not be enough
Exports
Pakistan has decided to harmonize its food safety standards with international regulations to improve access to European markets. The move aims to expand exports of food products, particularly honey, to the UK and EU, which is a growing market for halal food. To achieve this, the Pakistan Standards and Quality
Cost of living
Britain's largest supermarkets have jointly warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that tax hike plans will drive up food prices, exacerbating the cost of living crisis for millions of ordinary people. The nine major grocers, led by the British Retail Consortium, have sent a stark letter to the Chancellor, warning
Exports
China is one of Vietnam's largest and most potential trading partners, with a significant import market for agricultural products. In response to China's increasingly stringent requirements, Vietnamese cooperatives and enterprises have proactively standardized production processes and invested in raw materials and deep processing to increase competitiveness
