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Russian wheat may shore up domestic stock

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Russian wheat may shore up domestic stock

New Delhi: The Centre is considering import of 9 million tonnes of wheat from Russia via a government-to-government deal to augment domestic stocks amid rising prices, said people aware of the matter. The All-India Consumer Wholesale Price of wheat was up 6.2% to ₹2,633 per quintal on Wednesday, from ₹2,480 a year ago. Prices have … Read more

USDA Announces Stricter Standards for School Nutrition

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USDA Announces Stricter Standards for School Nutrition

Feb. 7, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced new changes to school nutrition standards for the next 2 school years, which will reinstate health goals that were rolled back during the Trump administration. The Biden administration is also tightening rules for fat and salt content in foods after restrictions were eased during … Read more