34 retail trade businesses in Lee County have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

RTI International highlights rising consumer awareness about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) alongside industry reformulations and emerging state-level policies restricting certain additives. The organization points out challenges surrounding inconsistent definitions while noting increased calls for transparency from both regulators and public health advocates.

The U.S. government has released new Dietary Guidelines featuring an inverted Food Pyramid focused on real foods over processed ones. These updates could affect everything from school meals to grocery store products nationwide.

At GreenBiz 26 on March 26th, RTI International brought together industry leaders who discussed how sharing sustainability investments across agricultural supply chains can support struggling American farmers. Panelists emphasized incentives for adopting regenerative practices and highlighted partnerships between major brands like PepsiCo and ADM with producers.