U.S.D.A. closes fact finding into bioengineered wheat 12.05.2016 By Eric Schroeder Agency says it uncovered no evidence of bioengineered wheat in commerce.Read More
A.B.A. asks for delay in sodium guidelines 12.05.2016 By Jeff Gelski The F.D.A. should wait for a new Daily Reference Intake and also consider sodium's many functions in food.Read More
U.S.D.A. proposes changes to Nutrition Facts Panel 12.02.2016 By Erica Shaffer The changes for meat, poultry are aimed at providing updated nutrition information to consumers.Read More
E.P.A. announces more robust R.F.S. for 2017 11.30.2016 By Jay Sjerven Total renewable fuel volume requirement set at 19.28 billion gallons, up 480 million gallons from the May proposal.Read More
Industry lauds injunction delaying overtime rule 11.29.2016 By Jeff Gelski Both the American Bakers Association and the National Restaurant Association say the rule would impact business negatively.Read More
President-elect Trump nixes T.P.P. 11.23.2016 By Jay Sjerven Says he plans to scrap plans for U.S. participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership on his first day in office.Read More
F.D.A. explains what fiber definition data it seeks 11.23.2016 By Jeff Gelski A draft guidance document stresses the importance of human intervention studies.Read More
Vote goes against carrageenan in organic food 11.18.2016 By Jeff Gelski Supplier FMC Corp. disagrees and points out safety was not a factor in the National Organic Standards Board's decision.Read More
Implications of Trump presidency on food and agriculture 11.17.2016 By Jay Sjerven Trade agreements, agricultural policy and labor are key areas for potential policy-change implications for agriculture, says Rabobank.Read More
Biotechnology Coordinated Framework update seen falling short in key areas 11.14.2016 By Josh Sosland Groups seek consideration of "conditional deregulation" designation.Read More