U.S.D.A. seeks ideas for potential organic funding program 05.21.2015 By Jeff Gelski The request for proposals follows the Organic Trade Association submitting a petition for a check-off program.Read More
Ag committee passes bill to repeal COOL 05.20.2015 By Jay Sjerven Appellate Body of the W.T.O. previously found the COOL requirements were in violation of agreed international trade rules.Read More
Ireland gives guidance on ‘natural’ marketing 05.19.2015 By Jeff Gelski The Food Safety Authority of Ireland also provides guidance on the terms artisan/artisanal, farmhouse and traditional.Read More
SunOpta receives U.S.D.A. approval related to non-G.M.O. 05.18.2015 By Jeff Gelski The certification will apply to non-bioengineered corn and soybeans at a Hope, Minn., facility.Read More
Non-GMO Project responds to AP story on U.S.D.A. seal 05.15.2015 By Jeff Gelski The reported U.S.D.A. action may deal with a non-bioengineered twist to the U.S.D.A. Process Verified Program.Read More
School nutrition 'lite' 05.14.2015 By Jay Sjerven Hoeven-King bill aims to scale back whole grain standards and freeze sodium standards for school meals.Read More
Potential organic check-off program moves forward 05.14.2015 By Jeff Gelski While the Organic Trade Association petitions the U.S.D.A., the National Farmers Union has concerns over the use of funds.Read More
Grain chain counsels restraint in guidelines changes 05.12.2015 By Josh Sosland In comments, group suggests retaining six servings of grains per day.Read More
House members defend healthfulness of enriched grains 05.11.2015 By Josh Sosland Letter to Cabinet members criticizes confusion of enriched and refined grains in Guidelines.Read More
G.M.O. labeling group targets Quaker 04.30.2015 By Jeff Gelski Just Label It's "Conceal or Reveal" campaign will call out companies that fund efforts to block mandatory G.M.O. labeling.Read More