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| | ERS/USDA Briefing Room - Traceability in the U.S. Food Supply |
 | | Traceability in the U.S. Food Supply: Economic Theory and Industry StudiesThis report describes the results of an investigation into the amount, type, and adequacy of traceability systems in the United States, focusing particularly on the fresh produce sector, the grains and oilseeds sector, and the cattle/beef sector. |
 | | Economics of Food LabelingTraces the economic theory behind food labeling and presents case studies of government intervention in labeling (nutrition information and "dolphin-safe" tuna) as well as examples of proposed or pending government intervention (country-of-origin labeling and genetically engineered food labeling). |
 | | The U.S. Food Marketing System: Competition, Coordination, and Technological Innovations Into the 21st CenturyFocuses on recent trends in the food supply chain (manufacturing, wholesaling, grocery retailing, and food service) and provides a detailed overview of developments in structure, performance, information/traceability systems, new technology, and foreign direct investment. |
| www.ers.usda.gov /Briefing/Traceability (604 words) |
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