American Heart Association weighs in on the issue of added sugars 08.23.2016 By Keith Nunes The A.H.A. is recommending children between the ages of 2 and 18 should eat or drink less than 25 grams of added sugars per day.Read More
F.D.A. extends comment periods on sodium 08.18.2016 By Jeff Gelski The deadlines move back for comments on both 2-year targets and 10-year targets for sodium reduction.Read More
General Mills to face lawsuit over Cheerios Protein marketing 08.12.2016 By Eric Schroeder Company's motion to dismiss is denied by U.S. District Court in California.Read More
Palm oil group lifts IOI suspension 08.10.2016 By Jeff Gelski The palm oil company revises its sustainability policy.Read More
President signs G.M.O. labeling bill into law 08.01.2016 By Jeff Gelski The new law will allow the food industry to use labels, symbols or a link to a web site to disclose the presence of bioengineered ingredients.Read More
N.G.F.A. seeks more transparency in new S.T.B. rules 07.27.2016 By Laura Lloyd Also wants more accountability as it implements new investigative capabilities relating to freight rail issues.Read More
U.S.D.A. announces four final rules related to school nutrition 07.26.2016 By Jay Sjerven Rules aim to ensure children have access to healthful snacks.Read More
House passes G.M.O. labeling bill, sends to president 07.14.2016 By Jeff Gelski and Jay Sjerven President Barack Obama expected to sign the bill into law in next few days.Read More
Congress passes Global Food Security Act 07.12.2016 By Jay Sjerven The legislation reaffirms and defines reforms to U.S. global food and agriculture assistance efforts and programs.Read More
Senate passes G.M.O. labeling bill 07.08.2016 By Jay Sjerven Measure would require G.M.O. disclosure but provides food manufacturers options.Read More