In Brief… – for May. 21, 2009

E-waste dumps:Manitobans can now recycle their old computer equipment, VCRs, stereos, microwaves and phones at new, e-waste depots with extended hours of operation throughout the province, the province says. Beginning May 15, Manitobans have access to 30 e-waste collection depots for residential disposal. Five of the 10 year-round sites are rural. More information is available

General Mills Sees Eat-At-Home Trend Sticking

“You can save a lot of money in a short period of time without the consumer noticing that you are changing your product, in fact, without changing your product at all.” – JEFF HARMENING General Mills Inc. thinks that now that consumers have been eating more meals at home during the recession they will keep


McDonald’s May Reduce Potato Pesticides

“We just hope there are people who understand all aspects of it.” – GARY SLOIK, KEYSTONE POTATO PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION Amove by the fast-food restaurant company McDonald’s to reduce pesticide use on potatoes for french fries could have serious implications for Manitoba potato growers. Potatoes are such a high-demand crop for pesticides that reducing their use

Salmonella outbreak may spur U. S. food safety

The latest U. S. salmonella outbreak could spur food safety reform in the U. S. Congress, but the process will be slow and consumers will remain at risk until the shattered regulatory regime can be fixed. “Congress is poised to take early action on food safety legislation,” said Caroline Smith DeWall, a director of food