It's Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Today, we’re diving into the real-world ripple effects of policy and pests — from SNAP benefits on the brink to rodent risks lurking in warehouses.
As November approaches, with the federal government shutdown now in its third week, suspension of food stamps for the hungry is becoming increasingly likely.
There was sufficient federal funding in the pipeline for the states to pay SNAP benefits to an estimated 42 million Americans in October.
Researchers have suggested that the level of protection offered to consumers by a piece of European regulation might not be proportionate to the effort made.
An audit of ambient storage and distribution food business operators in Ireland has revealed pest control problems and a variety of other deficiencies.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said some non-compliances undermined the safety of the foods being stored.
OPINION — By Liz Sertl, Senior Director of Supply Chain Visibility for GS1 US
“As the U.S. food industry prepares for heightened traceability under the Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Rule 204, a new national survey underscores just how concerned consumers remain about food recalls and the safety of the products on their plates.”
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