Fall-out continues from bioengineered wheat detection 05.31.2013 By Jay Sjerven Monsanto vows to cooperate with the U.S.D.A. to confirm test results and consider next steps.Read More
Cargill to invest $30 million at Nebraska grain elevator 05.30.2013 By Eric Schroeder Investment will include additional storage and shipping capacity, as well as access to more rail service.Read More
Cargill to sell Swiss flour business 05.29.2013 By Eric Schroeder New company to be formed called Grands Moulins de Cossonay Sarl à Penthalaz.Read More
Kellogg looks to settle Frosted Mini-Wheats suit 05.28.2013 By Eric Schroeder Company agrees to create a fund of $4 million and make changes to its marketing and labeling.Read More
Senate rejects food labeling amendment 05.24.2013 By Eric Schroeder Senator vows to continue to work to get bill passed.Read More
Consumers struggle to exercise diet control, survey finds 05.24.2013 By Monica Watrous More than half of participants want to see calorie counts on menus.Read More
Sugar reform effort voted down in Senate 05.23.2013 By Ron Sterk Amendment sought reform of sugar program in farm bill.Read More
Brand value of fast-food companies tracks higher 05.22.2013 By Eric Schroeder Strategic improvements, including adding snacks as menu options, help drive gain.Read More
F.D.A. threatens to pull the plug on products with added caffeine 05.22.2013 By Keith Nunes The agency expresses concern about the marketing and sales of energy products to children and adolescentsRead More
U.S.D.A. and USAID: There will be no food aid conference in 2013 05.22.2013 By Jay Sjerven Groups cite difficult budget environment as key reason to cancel meeting.Read More