Choking on changes to hotdogs Monday, April 5, 2010 Pediatricians in the United States want the federal Food and Drug Administration to require hazard labels on hotdogs. Of 141 choking deaths in 2006, 41 were food-related. Hot dogs wouldn't be the only food to get that label, normally required on toys with small parts. The American Academy of Pediatrics wants to add raw carrots, grapes, apples, hard candies, popcorn, peanuts and marshmallows. Doctors want parents to cut these foods into pieces too small to cause choking and believe that labels would be an extra step to prevent deaths.Redesigning foods has been considered. Janet Riley, president of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, says hot dogs would cost more precut, and she isn't sure that consumers would be happy with more crumbly wieners. "Consistency is part of the hot dog's appeal."Riley says about half of hot dog packages sold are already labelled as a possible choking hazard. BP Hog Farmer editor says 'business as usual' Smoke and mirrors on 'free range' in Oz?
Canadian Soybean Production Expected to Increase Tuesday, August 5, 2025 For the 2024-25 crop year, Canadian soybean production is estimated at 7.56 million tonnes (Mt), reflecting a 7% increase compared to last year. The increase is due to a larger seeded and harvested area, along with favorable growing conditions, particularly in Ontario, where production rose... Read this article online
Canadian Dry Pea Supply Shows Marginal Increase Tuesday, August 5, 2025 The 2024-2025 outlook for Canadian dry peas shows a marginal increase in supply, estimated at 3.3 million tonnes (Mt), compared to the previous crop year. Exports are forecast to be 2.1 Mt, which is 0.3 Mt lower than 2023-2024 levels. This decline is mainly attributed to the imposition of... Read this article online
Average Canadian Lentil Price Expected to Decline Sharply Tuesday, August 5, 2025 For the 2024-25 crop year, Canada's lentil supply is forecast to reach 2.7 million tonnes (Mt), while exports are projected at 2.1 Mt, both of which are higher than the previous year. The main export markets for Canadian lentils continue to be Turkey, India, and the United Arab Emirates.... Read this article online
Canadian Dry Beans Prices Expected to Decline 9 Percent Tuesday, August 5, 2025 The 2024-2025 outlook for Canadian dry beans indicates that exports will remain similar to last year at 0.4 million tonnes (Mt). The U.S. and the European Union continue to be the primary markets, with higher demand from these regions balancing lower demand from Mexico and Japan. However,... Read this article online
Canadian Chickpea Supply Forecast to be Sharply Higher Tuesday, August 5, 2025 For the 2024-25 crop year, Canadian chickpea supply is forecast to be sharply higher than the previous year, thanks to increased production. However, exports are expected to decrease modestly to 165,000 tonnes (Kt), largely due to reduced demand from major markets like the U.S. and... Read this article online