Obesity, health issues prompt more food labeling 07.29.2013 By Laura Lloyd By 2010, more than 43% of foods and beverages carried at least one health claim.Read More
New F.D.A. proposals focus on imported foods and third-party auditors 07.26.2013 By Keith Nunes The two proposals would hold importers accountable for the contents of their products and ensure the objectivity of third-party auditors.Read More
U.S.D.A. accepts 1.7 million acres into C.R.P. 07.23.2013 By Ron Sterk U.S.D.A. accepts 90% of land offered into C.R.P.Read More
Lawsuit questions natural claims of Truvia 07.23.2013 By Jeff Gelski At issue is the process by which Truvia is made and the definition of what constitutes a 'natural' product.Read More
Snack Food Association members hit the ‘Hill’ 07.19.2013 By Shane Whitaker Officials urged not to restrict purchases for recipients of the SNAP.Read More
House-Senate farm bill conference in holding pattern 07.17.2013 By Jay Sjerven Discussions may not be held before the August recess.Read More
A.B.A. disappointed in ‘farm-only’ bill passage 07.12.2013 By Eric Schroeder MacKie says provision will make it more difficult to reform future federal commodity policy.Read More
House passes farm bill, minus SNAP extension 07.12.2013 By Jeff Gelski Democrats, farm organizations and nutrition program advocates oppose the revised Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act.Read More
F.D.A. has no objections to use of Reb D stevia sweetener 07.09.2013 By Jeff Gelski Immediate commercialization will begin for Reb D's use in low-calorie and zero-calorie products.Read More