Potential organic check-off program moves forward 05.14.2015 By Jeff Gelski While the Organic Trade Association petitions the U.S.D.A., the National Farmers Union has concerns over the use of funds.Read More
Grain chain counsels restraint in guidelines changes 05.12.2015 By Josh Sosland In comments, group suggests retaining six servings of grains per day.Read More
House members defend healthfulness of enriched grains 05.11.2015 By Josh Sosland Letter to Cabinet members criticizes confusion of enriched and refined grains in Guidelines.Read More
G.M.O. labeling group targets Quaker 04.30.2015 By Jeff Gelski Just Label It's "Conceal or Reveal" campaign will call out companies that fund efforts to block mandatory G.M.O. labeling.Read More
Court denies attempt to stop Vermont’s G.M.O. law 04.28.2015 By Jeff Gelski A district court on some issues, including 'natural' advertising on the Internet, agrees with the Grocery Manufacturers Association.Read More
Wheat and rice growers urge Congress to lift embargo on Cuba 04.22.2015 By Jay Sjerven Producers seek normal commercial relations with Cuba.Read More
Positive fiber signs from Europe 04.16.2015 By Jeff Gelski While the U.S. waits for an F.D.A. fiber definition, the E.F.S.A. rules on inulin.Read More
Kind comes under fire 04.15.2015 By Eric Schroeder F.D.A. tells company its in violation of 'healthy' labeling rules.Read More
Supermarket chain fined over in-store bakery claims 04.13.2015 By Josh Sosland A finding in Australia that 'freshly baked off' and 'freshly baked' are not synonymous.Read More
Proposed rule would affect F.D.A. registration exemptions 04.10.2015 By Jeff Gelski Rule clarifies definition of 'retail food establishment.'Read More