Thompson, Hudson express optimism on trade.

The agency said meat and poultry purchases will also happen later this year.

Nearly two-thirds of eligible E.R.S. and NIFA employees decline transfer.

The companies named in the complaint have denied any wrongdoing.

Westfield, Massachusetts-based C&S Wholesale Grocers has recalled ready-to-eat and other meat and poultry products over spoilage concerns.

The Food Marketing Institute and its members are applauding a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that supports industry efforts to reduce consumer confusion on food product date labels.

Phil Kafarakis, president of the Specialty Food Association, voiced his concerns about new trade tariffs this week before the U.S. Trade Representative.

Hopes for imminent resolution of trade dispute thwarted again.

Tomato prices could rise substantially following a U.S. government trade policy change.

The trade agreement must secure approval of legislatures in all three partner countries.