E.P.A. final rule on biofuel requirements draws both qualified praise and flak 12.03.2015 By Jay Sjerven Rule includes volume requirements for advanced biofuel as well as total renewable fuel.Read More
Petition asks F.D.A. to revisit ‘healthy’ labeling term 12.01.2015 By Jeff Gelski Fat content currently keeps nuts, avocados, almonds and salmon from qualifying for nutrient content claims.Read More
Sweet ending: Sugar groups, corn refiners settle lawsuit 11.20.2015 By Jeff Gelski The two parties issue a joint statement, but they release no details on the settlement.Read More
F.D.A. provides guidance on voluntary G.E. labeling 11.19.2015 By Jeff Gelski Terms such as "not bioengineered" are preferred over terms such as "non-G.M.O."Read More
Producer groups begin to take sides on T.P.P. 11.16.2015 By Jay Sjerven Six organizations meet to announce their support for the agreement. Read More
F.D.A. provides guidance on fortification 11.10.2015 By Jeff Gelski A web site answers questions on the existing policy, which has not changed.Read More
Food companies differ on labeling ‘added sugars’ 10.31.2015 By Jay Sjerven Such large companies as Mars and Nestle have come out in support of the proposal.Read More
New A.B.A. program to recognize baking plant 10.30.2015 By Josh Sosland Dawn's Max Waagner announces new baking industry program.Read More
Ag leaders alarmed by U.S. crop insurance cut plan 10.28.2015 By Laura Lloyd Kansas Senator says farmers and ranchers have done their fair share to reduce government spending.Read More
Smoyer joins NAMA as government affairs rep 10.22.2015 By Josh Sosland To be responsible for legislative, regulatory policy issues.Read More