U.S. sugar program remains issue of debate 08.04.2015 By Ron Sterk Suspension agreement puts the U.S. Department of Commerce in charge rather than the U.S.D.A.Read More
Proposed added sugar label seen confusing consumers 07.29.2015 By Josh Sosland IFIC warns consumer understanding of sugar intake will diminish.Read More
NAWG counters wheat glyphosate use accusations 07.28.2015 By Ron Sterk Blankenship says concern that Roundup is being dumped onto wheat plants is untrue.Read More
F.D.A. revises proposed Nutrition Facts label rule 07.24.2015 By Monica Watrous New proposed updates include the per cent daily value for added sugars.Read More
Debate over school nutrition standards heating up 07.24.2015 By Keith Nunes Some legislators are attempting to halt the progress of the whole grain and sodium standards established in 2010.Read More
A rising tide from liberalized trade? 07.20.2015 By Robbin S. Johnson The TPA sought by President Obama, which would give Congress the right to approve or reject but not amend any trade deal, passed only after a rancorous debate.Read More
Bolivia proposes Codex standard for quinoa 07.17.2015 By Jeff Gelski The international standard would set safety and quality requirements.Read More
House committee passes food labeling law 07.14.2015 By Eric Schroeder G.M.A., A.S.A. pleased with progress on getting act passed.Read More
Bakers seek pho protection during phase-out period 07.10.2015 By Josh Sosland MacKie praises House committee for amendment that temporarily would preserve GRAS status.Read More
G.M.O.s back in the spotlight 07.09.2015 By Jay Sjerven The Obama administration announces plan to modernize the regulatory system for biotech crops.Read More