In an effort to fight obesity, New York City's Board of Health approved a ban on the sale of sugary beverages larger than 16 ounces at eateries, but the law was struck down by the New York state Supreme Court in March
Australia, Canada and China were the only three countries to post foodservice traffic growth in the first quarter of 2013, while other countries experienced weak traffic growth.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the 2013 World Pork Expo attracted nearly 20,000 pork producers and leaders from 39 countries to Des Moines, June 5-7.