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Climb in Consumer Food Spending Signals Continued Inflationary Pressure
Climb in Consumer Food Spending Signals Continued Inflationary Pressure

Reported food spending has increased to its highest level since the Consumer Food Insights Report began surveying in January 2022, possibly leaving consumers feeling little relief from inflation. 

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Do Consumers and Nutrition Experts Think Alike When it Comes to Healthy Foods?
Do Consumers and Nutrition Experts Think Alike When it Comes to Healthy Foods?

The average consumer seems to think about nutrition in a way that’s similar to experts, according to the Consumer Food Insights Report.

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Indiana Farm Fatality Summary Shows Positive Trends, Stresses Worker Safety
Indiana Farm Fatality Summary Shows Positive Trends, Stresses Worker Safety

Despite a positive trend, Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program urges agricultural workers to remain diligent and follow safety protocols.

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3 Universities Join CDC Midwest Center’s Effort Against Disease-Bearing Ticks and Mosquitoes
3 Universities Join CDC Midwest Center’s Effort Against Disease-Bearing Ticks and Mosquitoes

Purdue University, Indiana University and the University of Notre Dame have joined the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases. One of the labs will target Culex mosquitoes, carriers of West Nile virus.

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Verility Closes $3.5 Million Series A Funding for Livestock Fertility Analysis Platform
Verility Closes $3.5 Million Series A Funding for Livestock Fertility Analysis Platform

Verility Inc., led by Liane Hart, has closed $3.5 million Series A funding for a global platform that provides fertility analysis products that enable livestock producers and breeders to accelerate repro performance.

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The Generational Divide Shows in our Food System, Too
The Generational Divide Shows in our Food System, Too

Gen Z households are struggling more to put food on the table compared to those of Millennials, Gen X and Boomers. Thirty percent report seeking groceries from a food pantry, church or other charity in the last 30 days.

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Purdue Professor Receives $1M Grant for Pursuit of African Swine Fever Rapid Test
Purdue Professor Receives $1M Grant for Pursuit of African Swine Fever Rapid Test

Purdue University, under the direction of Mohit Verma, has received $1 million in funding to develop a rapid, pen-side test for African swine fever, much like the COVID-19 rapid test.

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Foodborne illnesses is a big problem, but a Purdue University study shows few people use thermometers in cooking meat. Celebrity chefs have a role in educating consumers to use proper cooking temperatures.
Celebrity Chefs Could Reduce Foodborne Illnesses, Study Says

Foodborne illnesses is a big problem, but a Purdue University study shows few people use thermometers in cooking meat. Celebrity chefs have a role in educating consumers to use proper cooking temperatures.

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