Legislation introduced to reform sugar program 11.08.2017 By Ron Sterk Sugar users offer support, producers oppose.Read More
Food safety company opens lab in Southeast 11.07.2017 By Jeff Gelski The Food Safety Net Services laboratory will conduct microbiological tests as well as allergen detection, wet chemistry and product evaluation.Read More
Tax reform: Implications and prospects 11.07.2017 By Robbin S. Johnson Tax reform is a high-risk strategy for Republicans, but it also may be a high-risk strategy for the economy.Read More
Canadian Competition Bureau looking into bread price fixing 11.06.2017 By Eric Schroeder Canada Bread, George Weston among companies confirming investigation is under way.Read More
Millers await advancements in controlling pathogens in flour 11.02.2017 By Ron Sterk Cost, impact on flour functionality and consumer acceptance are major factors limiting microbe reduction on a broader scale.Read More
Symposium to address impending food, beverage regulations 11.01.2017 By Rebekah Schouten Topics will include FSMA, nutrition labeling, allergens and shelf life.Read More
Soy groups respond to F.D.A. proposal to revoke health claim 11.01.2017 By Jeff Gelski The Soy Nutrition Institute and the American Soybean Association point out evidence of soy protein’s heart-health benefits.Read More
Bay State’s SimplySafe process reduces Salmonella risk 10.31.2017 By Jeff Gelski The heat treatment process achieves up to a 5-log reduction in whole grains and seeds.Read More
Groups outline significant impact of NAFTA withdrawal on U.S. food, ag 10.31.2017 By Jay Sjerven Ending NAFTA may cost 50,000 jobs in the food and agriculture industries and reduce the G.D.P. of the farm sector by $13 billion.Read More
Report prods F.D.A. to speed inspection pace and firmly address violations 10.31.2017 By Jay Sjerven Under the FSMA, the F.D.A. was told to develop a list of high-risk food facilities and a list of non-high-risk food facilities.Read More