More than 1,600 sign petition on G.M.O. safety, benefits 02.22.2016 By Jeff Gelski The American Society of Plant Biologists and a European network of scientists disagree on safety consensus.Read More
Voluntary G.M.O. labeling bill proposed in Senate 02.22.2016 By Keith Nunes The legislation would preempt states from passing mandatory G.M.O. labeling laws.Read More
Preston to new economics post at U.S.D.A. 02.12.2016 By Josh Sosland Warren Preston has been with the Department since 1992.Read More
Millers meeting to study food safety 01.29.2016 By Josh Sosland Division meeting to be held in March.Read More
U.K. official rules Tesco’s supplier practices broke code 01.27.2016 By Jeff Gelski The retail chain's c.e.o. says changes have been made to speed up payments and improve practices.Read More
Sugar intake in the spotlight 01.25.2016 By Ron Sterk Public policymakers appear to be taking a stronger stance to reduce sugar consumption.Read More
Senate committee votes to ease whole grain standard in schools 01.21.2016 By Jeff Gelski The 'Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016' also calls for a study on sodium.Read More
Guidelines show way to progress on perception of grains 01.13.2016 By Josh Sosland Gaesser describes what was achieved, what remains to be done.Read More
Supreme Court denies petition on cocoa child labor case 01.12.2016 By Jeff Gelski Nestle, ADM and Cargill are plaintiffs in the case, which will head back to a district court.Read More
C.D.C. reports 89% of U.S. adults exceed sodium limits 01.11.2016 By Jeff Gelski More than 90% of children also consume more sodium than the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends.Read More