Gene-edited Pigs, Prop 12 and Food Dyes
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Another big week in food and agriculture. Braeden and Savannah are here to break down some top headlines impacting your bottom line.
On the docket today:
- The FDA just approved the first ever gene-edited pig resistant to PRRS, potentially saving the pork industry billions. Learn more here: https://www.prrsresistantpig.com/2025/04/30/pic-receives-fda-approval-for-technology-used-to-breed-prrs-resistant-pigs/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Facebook+Post&utm_campaign=FDA+Approves+PRP&fbclid=IwY2xjawKCD49leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHdTVMdHVxUGtMa2JFUlh2AR67s59ObpLfYs1HSTUj7_-0RvzLc1rmUZq4QAt0zdV5Gos8beS9wC0TvAn7dw_aem_vXDCc3b-SQYUD-vUC1pOhw
- Bayer is continuing is push to limit legal liabilities on glyphosate by urging the U.S. Supreme Court to step in. Learn more here: https://www.agweb.com/news/key-updates-how-two-legal-developments-could-impact-glyphosate-cases
- A new website just dropped and is part of a national push to get congress involved in the California Prop 12 law. Learn more here: https://www.swineweb.com/latest-swine-news/opponents-of-prop-12-launch-website-to-pressure-congress-on-food-prices/
- The FDA has approved three new natural food color additives, reflecting consumers growing demand for cleaner labels and natural ingredients. Learn more here: https://www.food-safety.com/articles/10380-fda-approves-three-food-colors-from-natural-sources
- Sprite surpasses Pepsi to become America's third favorite soft drink. Learn more here: https://www.fooddive.com/news/how-sprite-surpassed-pepsi-living-breathing-pop-culture/747381/
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