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President Bush is expected to sign into law today a measure that will repeal a controversial revision to federal organic food standards that would have allowed producers to raise their livestock on conventional feed but still label the meat organic.

Newark, Del. -- The Produce Marketing Association stated a preference for an industry-driven, voluntarysystem for country of origin labeling (COOL) in its comments offered yesterday to the USDA.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s German arm has appealed to the supreme court against a ruling that would force it to open its books, the company said.

WASHINGTON - The Facility Certification Institute (FCI) today instituted a new program certifying compliance with federal regulations on food and feed transportation.

WASHINGTON - For the fourth consecutive time, Worldwide Food Expo, a trade show sponsored by several leading food industry associations, has been accepted into the prestigious International Buyer Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A group of international food experts on Friday agreed on a framework for assessing the risks of biotech foods, establishing global guidelines that could help shape countries' food policies and influence trade disputes, Reuters reports.

OBERLIN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A study of the shopping habits of current college students reveals that future mainstream consumers will be convenience-oriented and price-conscious, and will expect not only a good variety of products but also pleasant interactions with employees in retail establishments.

WASHINGTON - Wal-Mart, Wegmans, H-E-B, and Marsh Supermarkets were recognized at the 2003 Retail Conference & Expo: Marketing Magazines and Books for "Best Practices" in periodical retailing.