Government shutdown: WIC still running, at least through October 10.08.2013 By Jay Sjerven U.S.D.A. reallocating existing resources to help states sustain WIC benefits.Read More
C.F.T.C. provides market oversight with barebones staff 10.08.2013 By Jay Sjerven All but the agency’s most important activities have been curtailed or halted until federal funding resumes.Read More
Uphill climb seen for expiration labeling reform 10.07.2013 By Josh Sosland Miriam Guggenheim sees little chance for F.D.A. action.Read More
Senate seeks conference with House on farm bill 10.02.2013 By Jay Sjerven Current farm act already has expired.Read More
Bakers tackle energy, environmental issues ahead of Expo 10.01.2013 By Dan Malovany An ounce of prevention can provide a pound of cure when it comes to issues involving costly energy and environmental initiatives that can help bakers cut waste and save money.Read More
Shutdown hobbles but does not close F.D.A. 10.01.2013 By Jay Sjerven Forty-five per cent of F.D.A. workforce furloughed as of Oct. 1.Read More
Agency clears New World Pasta whole grain claims 09.27.2013 By Eric Schroeder Claims had been challenged by Barilla America.Read More
Cargill defends natural claim for erythritol in court case 09.24.2013 By Jeff Gelski The company agrees to a settlement in a Truvia case but denies any false or misleading advertising.Read More
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
Expiration harmonization sought 09.18.2013 By Josh Sosland Harvard Law, N.R.D.C. say food expiration date labeling practices should be standardized.Read More