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Top 10 Headlines on Expana in 2025—and What Could Shape the Next Year in Food and Ag
2025 was a big year for news in the food and agriculture industry. Headlines ranging from livestock diseases and sweeping policy changes to rising geopolitical tensions, shifting tariffs, weather events, and evolving consumer trends influenced commercial strategies, supply chains, and global market dynamics...
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