House votes to cut SNAP spending by $40 billion 09.20.2013 By Jay Sjerven Bill passes by a count of 217 to 210.Read More
First Lady asks food companies to ‘lead the way’ on healthier eating 09.19.2013 By Eric Schroeder Says shift toward better-for-you foods is no 'passing trend or fad.'Read More
Slideshow: Small plates, big trend 09.18.2013 By Monica Watrous Olive Garden, TGI Friday's and Outback Steakhouse recently offered pared-down portions for snackers and sharers.Read More
Non-bioengineered foods near 25% of total U.S. sales 09.18.2013 By Jeff Gelski A Packaged Facts report says sales may reach $178 billion in 2013 and rise to $264 billion by 2017.Read More
Bill to cut nutrition spending by $40 billion introduced 09.17.2013 By Jay Sjerven Proposed cuts are twice as high as the original House farm bill and 10 times the cuts sought by the Senate.Read More
Healthier food in schools a challenging sell, E.R.S. says 09.17.2013 By Laura Lloyd Plans are afoot to enhance the nutritional profile of optional foods by the beginning of the 2014 school year.Read More
A farm bill divided 09.17.2013 By Robbin S. Johnson Spending on entitlement programs must be curtailed, given changing demographics, slowing economic growth and new priorities.Read More
C.P.I. for baked foods, cereals flat in August 09.17.2013 By Eric Schroeder Index for bread falls 0.2% in month.Read More
White and whole wheat bread prices fall in August 09.17.2013 By Eric Schroeder Family flour decreases 0.1c per lb to 52.9c.Read More
Private label a player in dairy case 09.17.2013 By Eric Schroeder Survey finds 76% of consumers purchase private label dairy most or some of the time; snacks and cereals also rank high.Read More