U.S.D.A. program involves transitional certification in organics 01.12.2017 By Jeff Gelski The Organic Trade Association develops standards that the U.S.D.A.'s new National Certified Transitional Program will use.Read More
Hostess recalls Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies 01.10.2017 By Eric Schroeder Voluntary recall linked to possible Salmonella contamination in confectionery coating.Read More
Farm groups assert importance of trade 01.10.2017 By Jay Sjerven Letter to President-elect Trump lays out issues of concern.Read More
New guidelines for probiotics cover labeling, storing and testing 01.10.2017 By Jeff Gelski Two industry groups develop voluntary guidelines for labeling, storing and stability testing.Read More
Giving infants peanut-containing foods may prevent allergy 01.06.2017 By Jeff Gelski Panel provides three separate guidelines for infants at various levels of risk for developing peanut allergy.Read More
F.D.A. gives bakers options in listing added sugars 01.06.2017 By Jeff Gelski Manufacturers may list the amount of added sugars before fermentation or the amount after fermentation.Read More
F.D.A. gives guidance on link between added sugars, fruit ingredients 01.05.2017 By Jeff Gelski The F.D.A. gives guidance on how to label added sugars in the upcoming Nutrition Facts Panel.Read More
F.D.A. extends comment period on ‘healthy’ labeling 12.30.2016 By Jeff Gelski Comments may pertain to the term 'healthy' in general or as a nutrient content claim.Read More
E.P.A. proposes amendments to emissions standards for yeast manufacturing 12.29.2016 By Jeff Gelski Will accept comments until Feb. 13, 2017.Read More
Industry study blasts advice on added sugars 12.29.2016 By Ron Sterk Study says recommendations based on low-quality evidence.Read More