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Last update: 10 hours agoCereal Breeding Reset: Western Canada’s wheat and barley breeders, seed groups, and Prairie universities say the region’s breeding system is at an “inflection point,” agreeing on a shared vision after a Winnipeg workshop—aimed at keeping innovation moving while giving farmers more choice in field-ready varieties. Industrial Electrification Push: A new Pakistan roadmap argues electrifying heat-heavy industries like food and beverage could cut energy costs by more than a third and slash emissions by 2050, if power tariffs and financing support the switch. Food Safety Spotlight: Florida regulators issued a “stop sale” at a country club after finding cold meatloaf and sea bass held at unsafe temperatures, plus hygiene and cooling issues. Ingredients Deal Watch: Tate & Lyle confirmed talks with Ingredion over a potential takeover worth about US$3.7B. Public Health Reminder: CARPHA is urging salt reduction across the Caribbean as hypertension and heart disease rise, pointing to processed foods as a major source.
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