Government will end tomato import dependence in four months – Eric Opoku

Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling

Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda

‘It’s Not Just Akara, We’re Empowering Tomato Sellers Too’: Remi Tinubu Fires Back At Critics

Remi Tinubu says federal interventions extend beyond akara traders to tomato sellers and other petty businesses nationwide.

Think tank warns Ottawa's canned vegetable tariffs will drive up food costs

A Montreal-based public policy think tank is warning that Ottawa’s newly imposed tariffs on imported canned vegetables will add to grocery bills at a time when Canadians are already struggling with rising food prices.

'Explosive' diarrhea parasite cases surge as health officials seek source

Outbreaks of cyclosporiasis are typically traced back to prepackaged food and fresh produce.

Fewer and fewer families are buying fresh fruits and vegetables in North Carolina: what are the reasons?

l alza de precios, la pérdida de programas de ayuda y la recuperación tras Helene se juntan en el oeste del estado, donde los mercados gratuitos de comida fresca atienden [] The post Fewer and fewer families are buying fresh fruits and vegetables in North Carolina: what are the reasons? appeared first on URL Media.

10% tariff on imported canned goods protects Canada’s vegetable growers: Feds

The new surtax went into effect on July 1

In Mississippi, Summer Can Increase Risk of Hunger for 3 in 4 Kids Who Rely on In-School Meals

For the third year in a row, Gov. Tate Reeves opted out of a state-federal partnership that would have given summer grocery benefits to roughly 320,000 Mississippi children who rely on free meals during the school year. Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia are enrolled in the program, called SUN Bucks, which doles out []

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade, investment

The Federal Government is set to intensify efforts to drive industrial growth, expand trade, mobilise investment and boost non-oil exports in 2026 as part of its economic diversification agenda. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, stated this at a management retreat for directors-general, directors and chief executives of agencies under the ministry. She [] The post FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade, investment appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kumasi tomato traders push for revival of local tomato industry

Tomato traders at the Asafo and Roman Hill markets in Kumasi have appealed to the Government to implement urgent measures to revive Ghana’s tomato industry to ensure year-round local production, stabilise prices and reduce dependence on imports.

Indonesia boosts food security with fertilizer and farm support

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan participated in the distribution of agricultural aid to farmers ...

Raffinage local, traçabilité, contrôles renforcés : la nouvelle stratégie de la Guinée pour mieux valoriser son or

La réglementation de la filière aurifère en Guinée franchit une nouvelle étape. À travers le décret signé par le président Mamadi Doumbouya et rendu public le vendredi 3 juillet, les autorités entendent renforcer la gouvernance du secteur. Au-delà de l’interdiction progressive de l’exportation de l’or brut, le texte instaure de nouvelles obligations pour les opérateurs []

Croatia introduces mandatory country-of-origin labels at markets

ZAGREB, 4 July 2026 – Shoppers at markets across Croatia can now see where fresh produce comes from after new... The post Croatia introduces mandatory country-of-origin labels at markets first appeared on Croatia Week.

Kadar import makanan dikurangkan 50 peratus menjelang 2050 – Zahid

KOTA TINGGI: Kadar kebergantungan import bahan makanan negara akan dikurangkan sehingga 50 peratus menjelang tahun 2050. ​Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, langkah itu penting memandangkan unjuran nilai import makanan negara pada ketika ini mencecah sekitar RM80 bilion setahun. ​Beliau yang juga Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah berkata, bagi merealisasikan misi ... Read more The post Kadar import makanan dikurangkan 50 peratus menjelang 2050 – Zahid appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

How Carbon Taxes Collapsed Pennsylvania’s Generation Investment and What It Means for the Data Center Boom

By Joshua Schubert.

‘Far Left’ Dem Campaigns on Green Tax Policies With Obama Officials

The mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, has been campaigning with former officials from President Barack Obama’s administration to champion green tax policies. Earlier this month, Paige Cognetti, the congressional candidate for Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, was seen alongside Jon Carson, a former Obama administration official involved in the federal Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort. Carson served as...

Aux États-Unis, la faim atteint des niveaux jamais atteints depuis le pic de la pandémie de Covid

Une nouvelle analyse de la Banque de réserve fédérale de New York met en lumière les conséquences des coupes budgétaires dans les programmes fédéraux d’aide alimentaire. Source : Truthout, Jake Johnson, CommonDreamsTraduit par les lecteurs du site Les-Crises La fraîcheur des produits est vérifiée avant leur distribution à la Banque alimentaire régionale de Los Angeles []

Putin gets tough with migrants in Russia as he forces them to ‘pay in advance’

Migrants will also face a mandatory fixed advance income tax for themselves and each family member.

Dutch takeaway shops widely ignore EU plastic ban, survey finds

A nationwide survey of Dutch takeaway food outlets shows widespread noncompliance with European rules restricting single-use plastics, with many businesses continuing to use plastic straws, cups, b

Takaichi says consumption tax cut would last only two years

Asked if the cut would expire after two years even if the economy worsened, the prime minister said the measure is only a bridge until a refundable tax credit program is created.

Business : Govt Implements 23 HIMP 2030 Initiatives To Cut Halal Ingredient Imports - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The government has implemented 23 initiatives, projects and programmes under the seven strategic pillars of the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 (HIMP 2030) as of May 30, 2026, as part of efforts to substitute imports of critical halal ingredients.

Washington rewards failure. It’s time to send career politicians home

Career politicians benefit from gridlock on immigration, drug prices, and housing. Term limits would force Congress to deliver on a deadline, one argues.

Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator

OTTAWA — Canada’s goal of boosting trade with countries outside the United States could be thwarted by its new pesticide rules, a senator warns. Bill C-30, an omnibus bill implementing the spring economic update, passed both the House of Commons and the Senate last week. The legislation includes a change to Canada’s Pest Control Products [] The post Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Exporting apples requires local government's endorsement

Manma (Kalikot), July 11: The Tilagufa Municipality in Kalikot has made it mandatory for anyone willing to export apples...

LAU: Minimum wages hike will not increase ‘affordability’ in Alberta

It’s curious that a cornerstone policy of the Alberta NDP’s new “Affordability Agenda” will, in addition to reducing employment, raise prices for food and other essentials. Specifically, the official Opposition wants the Alberta government to raise the minimum wage to 18 over three years. However, as many empirical studies show, artificially raising the cost of []

Strategies for Crop Farmers to Access Formal Markets

Farmers, especially small-scale farmers, often highlight the major challenge of having access to formal markets for their produce, especially horticultural commodities. This hinders them from expanding and sustaining their production. Accessing markets is a key milestone that can enable a farmer to sustain production in a profitable manner. However, there are several shortfalls many small-scale [] The post Strategies for Crop Farmers to Access Formal Markets appeared first on The Namibian.

Cutsinger’s Solution: Veggies and Noodles

Question: Consider the markets for fresh vegetables and instant noodles. Assume that fresh vegetables are a normal good, while instant noodles are an inferior good. Suppose Congress bans a commonly used fertilizer and pest-control chemical in vegetable farming. Without this input, vegetable yields fall due to increased spoilage and pest damage. (a) Using a supply [] The post Cutsinger’s Solution: Veggies and Noodles appeared first on Econlib.

BTH Contributors on Edibles

BTH Contributors on Edibles

Afghanistan, UNDP discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture and rural development

The minister also said the government is pursuing policies to increase domestic agricultural production and reduce dependence on imports. The post Afghanistan, UNDP discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture and rural development first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Petition: Norway’s Pause on UN Environmental Funding Should Push Countries to Take Serious Action on Plastic Pollution

Norway's funding pause on the UNEP exposes years of corporate-driven stalling on a global plastic pollution treaty. Demand action now.

Red Clay Superintendent Dorrell Green to leave for Pennsylvania role

Dorrell Green's departure from Red Clay is likely to create a leadership void in one of Delaware’s largest school districts just as state leaders consider how to reform district boundaries. The post Red Clay Superintendent Dorrell Green to leave for Pennsylvania role appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Why is the US ditching its trade agreement with Mexico and Canada?

The U.S. says it won't renew the trade deal with Mexico and Canada struck under the first Trump administration — although it's got ten years left to run. Elena Casas takes a look at what could be next for North America's $1.6 trillion of annual trade. #usa #trade #mexico #canada

Obesity: Free medication program ends as Health Ministry seeks two-month extension

If the extension is not approved, the disruption will affect only July and August, as the entire Prevent program is expected to resume with national funding from September, the Prime Minister announced at the ygeiamou.gr health conference The post Obesity: Free medication program ends as Health Ministry seeks two-month extension appeared first on ProtoThema English.

चितवनमा प्रांगारिक उत्पादनलाई बजारीकरण गर्न बिक्री कक्ष

चितवन। जिल्लामा उत्पादित प्रांगारिक कृषिजन्य उत्पादनको बजारीकरणका लागि बिक्री कक्ष स्थापना गरिएको छ। भरतपुर महानगरपालिका–७ मा जिल्ला प्रांगारिक संघ चितवनको प्रांगारिक बिक्री कक्ष स्थापना गरिएको हो। जिल्ला कृषि विकास कार्यालय चितवनको सहयोग र संघको समन्वयमा २० लाख रुपैयाँको लागतमा बिक्री केन्द्र स्थापना गरिएको हो। संघका अध्यक्ष चन्द्रप्रसाद अधिकारीका अनुसार उत्पादनको सन्तुलन नमिल्दा बजारीकरणमा समस्या भएपछि []

‘Food, Service and Consistency’: The Three Principles Behind Pasta Della Nonna’s Success

Ask Gilberto what makes a successful restaurant, and his answer comes immediately. He doesn’t hesitate. He doesn’t need time to think. Instead, he says three words that have become the foundation of Pasta Della Nonna. “Food. Service. Consistency.” To him, those three words are inseparable. “The food has to be good.” “The service has to []

BENONI OKWENJE: The Hits and Misses in the FY 2026/27 National Budget

Newly appointed Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Honorable Henry Musasizi recently read the budget speech for financial year 2026/27. The theme is the same as the previous budget, Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialisation, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access. It is the second budget of the [] The post BENONI OKWENJE: The Hits and Misses in the FY 2026/27 National Budget appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Morocco Remains Spain’s Top Non-EU Fresh Produce Supplier as Imports Hit €710 Million

Morocco retained its position as Spain’s largest non-European Union supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables during the first four months of 2026, as Spanish imports from third countries continued to expand in both volume and value. According to data from Spain’s Department of Customs and Special Taxes, processed by the Spanish Federation of Producers and ...