F.D.A. prohibits some omega-3 claims 04.28.2014 By Jeff Gelski Agency prohibits nutrient content claims such as "high" for EPA and DHA and limits their use for ALA.Read More
A.B.A. opposes Mexican sugar case 04.25.2014 By Ron Sterk Preliminary determination in the case is expected from the I.T.C. by May 12.Read More
N.G.F.A. seeks heightened monitoring of rail service 04.22.2014 By Jay Sjerven Association tells S.T.B. of impacts and costs disruptions have had on grain industry.Read More
More fiber may be required 04.22.2014 By Jeff Gelski Proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts panel may increase amounts required to qualify as a good source or excellent source.Read More
D.O.C. initiates sugar dumping case against Mexico 04.21.2014 By Ron Sterk Sugar producers petitioned government March 28.Read More
Congress to consider G.M.O. labeling bill 04.16.2014 By Jay Sjerven Grower and food industry associations have voiced support for a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on April 9.Read More
F.D.A. proposes labeling guideline for honey 04.11.2014 By Ron Sterk Honey with added sweeteners may be labeled as "blends."Read More
Bakers association approves of G.M.O. labeling bill 04.10.2014 By Jeff Gelski Robb MacKie states the benefits of the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.Read More
G.M.O. labeling bill proposed in House 04.10.2014 By Keith Nunes The bill would prevent individual states from passing legislation requiring the labeling of products with bioengineered ingredients.Read More
‘Dead on arrival’ legislation 04.08.2014 By Robbin S. Johnson On the rare occasion when an administration submitted its own farm bill proposal, the chairs of the House and Senate Agriculture committees would quickly pronounce it “dead on arrival.”Read More