Agricultural Workers’ Strike Could Lead to Market Shortages (Israel National News) (IsraelNN.com) A planned work action by Agriculture Ministry workers could halt inspection of produce and animals coming into and going out of the country, as well as severely delay the processing of chicken and other food items that require health checks before being sold in markets. [News Source]

Australia might get clone food. Meat and milk from cloned animals could appear on Australian tables after the US made a preliminary ruling that it is safe to eat. [News Source]

Happy animals mean good meat. Animal welfare could be the key to better quality meat, according to the initial findings of a recent European programme regarding food quality and safety. [News Source]

Another look at investment options for kids (Chicago Tribune) With a couple more days left of the winter school break, and parents scrounging for ideas to keep children from bouncing off the walls, you might want to provide a lesson in investing. [News Source]