Industry seeks to extend comment period for guidelines 03.16.2015 By Jeff Gelski A coalition of 19 groups says 120 days would provide adequate time to review the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report.Read More
Dunkin’ Brands plans to stop using titanium dioxide 03.12.2015 By Jeff Gelski The move leads a shareholder group to withdraw a proposal on the risks of using nanomaterials.Read More
Senator Rand Paul questions F.D.A.’s proposed rule on phos 03.12.2015 By Jeff Gelski The senator says industry has made progress in removing phos and more regulation could have consequences.Read More
Pasta industry ready to play ball 03.10.2015 By Eric Schroeder N.P.A. chairman says association committed to research, marketing necessary to make a mark.Read More
Study finds students choosing more fruit in school meals 03.06.2015 By Jeff Gelski Plate waste also falls among middle school students in an urban, low-income school district.Read More
G.M.O. wheat issues revolve around yield, acceptance 03.05.2015 By Jeff Gelski U.S. farmers may find benefits if bioengineered varieties are approved, but what about U.S. consumer and export market acceptance?Read More
McDonald’s taking steps to make its menu items more consumer-friendly 03.04.2015 By Keith Nunes The fast-food chain commits to sourcing chicken raised without the use of some antibiotics and milk produced without r.B.S.T.Read More
Regulations seen slowing down fast-moving plant biotech 03.02.2015 By Laura Lloyd W.Q.C. presenter says 'What is fundamental today is applied tomorrow.'Read More
F.D.A. has no objection to safety of high-oleic algae oil 02.25.2015 By Jeff Gelski The oil from Solazyme may replace partially hydrogenated oils and is about 90% monounsaturated fat.Read More
E.U. to take closer look at Cargill-ADM chocolate deal 02.24.2015 By Jeff Gelski The European Commission's preliminary investigation finds potential competition concerns in Germany and the United Kingdom.Read More