Guidelines address junk food ads in schools 02.25.2014 By Jeff Gelski U.S.D.A. says marketing should be consistent with Smart Snacks in School standards.Read More
F.D.A. faces lawsuit over GRAS program 02.24.2014 By Jeff Gelski The Center for Food Safety says the current food additive process exposes the public to risky products.Read More
N.G.F.A. joins coalition on labeling of bioengineered ingredients 02.11.2014 By Jay Sjerven Joins 28 other national organizations in Coalition for Safe Affordable Food.Read More
Petition, C.S.P.I. attack baking use of azodicarbonamide 02.06.2014 By Josh Sosland Subway chain targeted in effort to raise concerns about dough strengthener.Read More
Putting the new farm bill in focus 02.05.2014 By Jay Sjerven Changes coming to dairy and SNAP programs while sugar remains the same.Read More
JAMA study: Added sugar increases risk of death from C.V.D. 02.04.2014 By Jeff Gelski The average percentage of daily calories from added sugars may be dropping, but it's still above recommended levels.Read More
Sanitary food transportation rule proposed 01.31.2014 By Keith Nunes Proper refrigeration, protecting food during transport and adequate cleaning are the focus of the proposal.Read More
House votes to approve the Agricultural Act of 2014 01.29.2014 By Jay Sjerven Report now will be debated and voted upon in the Senate.Read More
Conference committee agrees on farm bill 01.28.2014 By Jay Sjerven If passed, would end a two-year congressional odyssey to find a replacement for the Food, Conservation and Energy Act.Read More
Grain groups to Syngenta: Please stop 01.24.2014 By Jay Sjerven Associations want approval from foreign buyers before efforts on bioengineered seed move forward.Read More