Tariffs Compound Economic Anxiety Among U.S. Consumers and Businesses Amid Fears of Economic Slowdown

April 17, 2025 CoBank

Historic data suggests that declines in consumer spending begin to become apparent three to five months after a sharp decline in economic sentiment. Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of all U.S. economic activity. 

Gellert Global Group Acquires Heartisan Foods, Broadening Reach in Premium Cheese Offerings

April 17, 2025 Gellert Global Group

The acquisition brings together two complementary forces in the specialty cheese market. Heartisan Foods was formed in 2021 through the strategic merger of Baron County Cheese, Red Apple Cheese brand and Naturally Good Kosher brand. Under the ownership of Ronin Equity Partners and Landon Capital Partners, Heartisan quickly emerged as a leader in the specialty cheese segment with a unique offering that spans traditional grocery, mass, and club channels.

Trump’s Tariffs a Worry Says Cheese Business

She said the tariffs meant by the time the cheese reached shelves in the US, the cost could be far more than 10% higher – due to profit margins.

Cultivating Healing: $7,500 in Therapeutic Garden Grants Now Available

This initiative empowers organizations across North America to create and enhance vital healing spaces through the power of nature.

Texas A&M University Wins 76th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest

The contest is part of the USPOULTRY Foundation’s comprehensive student outreach program, established to enhance young people’s interest in the poultry industry and encourage student enrollment in poultry science and related studies.