We’ve lost control over what we eat (The Natal Witness Group) IF you don’t believe there’s anything amiss with the global food system, consider this: in 2000, within hours of buying the famous Vermont-based ice cream partnership Ben & Jerry’s, corporate conglomerate Unilever acquired Slim-Fast Foods, then the fastest-growing sector in the United States health food business. [News Source]

Cattle ranchers feel the pinch (CNews) CALGARY -- The soaring Canadian dollar may be the worst thing for the Alberta beef industry since mad cow disease, according to some producers. [News Source]

Climate expert who stirred up a storm. You might think that being a Nobel Prize winner would bring nothing but warm praise and congratulations. [News Source]

Buck pounds ranchers (CNews) The soaring Canadian dollar may be the worst thing for the Alberta beef industry since mad cow disease, according to some producers. [News Source]

Tyson Foods describes weaker outlook (Lincoln Journal Star) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc., the world’s largest meat company, announced Monday it plans to expand its foreign business. The news came as the company reported a profit for its fourth quarter but forecast earnings for this year below what analysts were expecting. [News Source]

Ministers agree not to unconditionally accept U.S. beef demand (Japan Today) TOKYO — The government confirmed Tuesday it will not unconditionally accept a U.S. demand that Tokyo repeal the age limit on U.S. beef imports, government officials said. [News Source]