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Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #4
Expana’s global team of specialist reporters has been tracking every twist and turn in the fluid tariff situation.
Click to read "Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #4."
This report allows the Expana community to see where key commodity markets stand as of this past week... Click the above PDF report, or keep scrolling to read in plain text...
Several US States Implement New Food Packaging Regulations in 2025
In 2025, several US states have enacted, or are set to enact, new legislation that prohibits or restricts the use of certain types of packaging in food retail.
In addition, implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs for packaging is expected to increase across several states in 2025, according to the National Law Review. EPR programs shift the cost of waste management and recycling from municipalities to product manufacturers. States including Massachusetts, New York and Washington may see advancements in EPR legislation this year.
Top 10 Stories from 2024 on Expana
It was a big year for the food and agriculture industry. Below are some of the biggest headlines that sent shockwaves through the trade...
ANALYSIS: US Egg Prices Soar as Production Hits Eight-Year Low Due to HPAI Outbreaks
May 30, 2024: “Over the past two weeks, U.S. shell egg prices have soared by 45%, largely due to the ongoing spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu. The bird flu has been spreading across the US since February 2022—though not consistently..."
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