Congressional committee delves into higher food prices
The problem is clear, but solutions remain elusive, controversial
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May 13, 2008
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Biofuels at center of debate as commodity costs rise
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May 13, 2008
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Conservation Reserve Program controversy
Paying growers not to produce crops an increasingly divisive issue
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May 13, 2008
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Farm bill remains in limbo following veto threat
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May 9, 2008
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F.D.A. amends 'sugar penalty' on oat health claims
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May 8, 2008
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F.D.A. extends health claim to brown rice
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May 8, 2008
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Leaders rally behind Bush food aid proposal
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May 2, 2008
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Major food safety changes called for in report
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April 30, 2008
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F.D.A.: No more testing needed for StarLink
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April 30, 2008
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Dean Foods income down 52% in quarter
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April 30, 2008
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New food safety legislation revives old ideas
User fees, mandatory recall authority and COOL are all a part of the F.D.A. Globalization Act of 2008
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April 29, 2008
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A case for natural
Amid debate, Corn Refiners Association stands by its HFCS stance
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April 29, 2008
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Texas governor seeks 50% waiver from R.F.S.
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April 28, 2008
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Bakers balk at changes to wheat futures contracts
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April 25, 2008
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Editorial: Recalling Butz as a memorable Secretary
His actions revealed the export potential of U.S. agriculture
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April 23, 2008
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Court halts Tyson Foods' marketing campaign
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April 23, 2008
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G.M.A. criticizes F.D.A. discussion draft on food safety
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April 21, 2008
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U.S.D.A. to fill Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
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April 21, 2008
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Pilgrim's Pride employees the focus of I.C.E. raids
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April 17, 2008
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N.R.A.: N.Y.C. labeling rule 'disappointing'
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April 17, 2008
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F.D.A. updates food labeling guidance
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April 16, 2008
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Federal judge upholds N.Y.C. calorie count rule
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April 16, 2008
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Measured response to S.E.C.-C.F.T.C. merger proposal
Regulators and the regulated welcome discussion but voice concerns
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April 15, 2008
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Incidence of food-borne illness holds steady
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April 11, 2008
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G.M.A. requests F.D.A. budget increase
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April 8, 2008
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G.M.A. responds to record-high corn prices
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April 4, 2008
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C.F.T.C. forum to consider volatile commodity futures markets
Users concerned price discovery, risk management are threatened
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April 1, 2008
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European Union approves use of sweetener
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April 1, 2008
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European panel: Keep acceptable intake of six colors at current levels
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April 1, 2008
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F.D.A. issues import alert for cantaloupes
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March 24, 2008
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Administration: Food-versus-fuel debate is 'manageable'
President Bush, advisers optimistic about ethanol's future; critics chafe
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March 18, 2008
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Food lawyer says F.D.A. may act on sodium
Lowering the Daily Value and proposing voluntary limits are two possibilities
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March 18, 2008
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Editorial: Great promise in bakers' March on Washington
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March 12, 2008
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OSHA adds web page with focus on combustible dust
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March 7, 2008
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Grassley concerned about meat industry consolidation
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March 6, 2008
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Food safety: Front and center
House lawmakers confront food companies, federal agencies after recalls
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March 4, 2008
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F.D.A. amends health claim for soluble fiber
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February 25, 2008
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U.S.D.A. provides details on Hallmark/Westland recall
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February 21, 2008
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Largest beef recall in history has industry reeling
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February 19, 2008
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Congress, White House appear closer on farm bill
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February 14, 2008
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A.B.A. calls for bakers to take concerns to Washington
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February 14, 2008
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Exchanges expand daily price limits for wheat futures
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February 11, 2008
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Witnesses: Broken F.D.A. puts public at risk
Witnesses assert agency can't improve without significant additional funding
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February 5, 2008
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Dairy's global opportunity, domestic challenges
The I.D.F.A.'s Dairy Forum underscores the hurdles facing U.S. processors
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February 5, 2008
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F.D.A. proposed budget viewed as inadequate
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February 4, 2008
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U.S. Senate confirms Schafer as ag secretary
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January 31, 2008
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Comment period for labeling rule extended to April 30
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January 28, 2008
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U.S.D.A. finalizes updates to B.S.E. regs
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January 22, 2008
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Calling all clones
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January 22, 2008
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Canada in no hurry to OK meat from clones
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January 18, 2008
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F.D.A. declares food from cloned animals is safe
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January 15, 2008
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The E.F.S.A. issues draft opinion on animal cloning
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January 11, 2008
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W.T.O. to consider challenge to U.S. farm programs
Brazil and Canada assert U.S. subsidies exceed limits
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January 8, 2008
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F.D.A. plans to reevaluate soy health claim
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December 27, 2007
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Farm bill showdown in Washington
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December 25, 2007
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Milk, egg supplies expected larger
Price declines modest; minor changes in cocoa
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December 25, 2007
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Food industry, American Medical Association square off over salt
F.D.A. direction uncertain after another round in longstanding dispute
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December 11, 2007
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U.S., China ink deals to safeguard food, feed
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December 11, 2007
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Farm bill proceeds with agreement on amendments
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December 7, 2007
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Bakers seek study of incremental sodium cuts in bread
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December 7, 2007
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Rule revising WIC food packages includes whole grains
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December 7, 2007
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F.D.A. subcommittee says U.S. food supply at risk
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December 3, 2007
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F.D.A. proposes to clamp down on omega-3 claims
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November 29, 2007
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A.M.A. calls for strict sodium limits in processed foods
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November 29, 2007
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Canadian regulators investigate chocolate price-fixing
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November 28, 2007
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The color of meat
Advocates, opponents of carbon monoxide in meat packaging ponder options
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November 28, 2007
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U.S.D.A. reverses Tyson antibiotic-free label approval
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November 20, 2007
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Logjam in farm bill debate in the Senate may be broken
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November 15, 2007
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Industry defends M.A.P., F.D.A. to review data again
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November 14, 2007
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Senate debates farm bill; administration threatens veto
Conner says the Senate bill lacks reform, raises taxes and employs 'budget gimmicks'
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November 13, 2007
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N.G.F.A. urges override of Bush's veto of W.R.D.A.
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November 6, 2007
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Import safety action plan unveiled
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November 6, 2007
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Canadian meat, poultry placed under more scrutiny
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November 5, 2007
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F.D.A. requests comments on Nutrition Facts label
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November 2, 2007
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Senate ag committee passes farm bill
Like the House bill, the Senate legislation could invite veto threat
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October 30, 2007
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F.S.I.S. steps up efforts to prevent E. coli O157:H7
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October 24, 2007
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F.D.A. to hold public hearing on salt
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October 23, 2007
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U.S.D.A. to launch MyPyramid for Moms
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October 23, 2007
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Workplace injuries, illnesses drop again
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October 17, 2007
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Aurora faces lawsuits concerning organic practices
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October 17, 2007
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DeLauro seeks separate food safety agency within H.H.S.
Bill would overhaul F.D.A., separating food safety from drug and medical device issues
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October 16, 2007
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Legislation involves notation next to 0 grams trans fat
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October 11, 2007
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U.S.D.A. concludes contaminated rice investigation
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October 9, 2007
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F.S.I.S. to take action after E. coli O157:H7 recalls
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October 5, 2007
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Pilgrim's Pride settles D.O.L. suit
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October 4, 2007
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Momentum behind import safety reform gains speed
Working group and private sector promote risk-based procedures
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October 2, 2007
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Sweet news for sweet tooths
The F.D.A. grants 'does not promote tooth decay' status to isomaltulose
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October 2, 2007
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U.S.D.A.: No penalty-free release of C.R.P. acres
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October 2, 2007
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Topps Meat Co. expands ground beef recall
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October 1, 2007
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COOL bill for processed foods to be introduced
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September 28, 2007
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Wrigley gum varieties receive A.D.A. seal
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September 26, 2007
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House passes bill on 'popcorn lung'
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September 26, 2007
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U.S.D.A. launches food safety web site
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September 19, 2007
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F.D.A. clamps down on misuse of 'sugar-free' claim
Manufacturers advised to review product labels to ensure they comply with regulations
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September 18, 2007
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F.D.A. stays alert on stevia in foods
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September 18, 2007
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G.M.A. unveils import safety proposal
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September 18, 2007
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H.H.S. secretary announces initial import safety plan
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September 10, 2007
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WIC program changes continue to advance
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September 5, 2007
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Dingell 'discussion draft' proposes heightened food import inspection, and more
Proposal includes F.D.A. mandatory recall authority and prohibition of office closings
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September 4, 2007
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California moves closer to nutrition disclosure
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August 31, 2007
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U.S.D.A. to provide funds to help defray organic costs
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August 30, 2007
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Aurora changes to comply with organic standards
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August 30, 2007
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I.C.E. raids Koch Foods' Ohio plant, Chicago office
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August 29, 2007
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Whole Foods, Wild Oats merger receives green light
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August 24, 2007
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Farm bill may include standards for foods in schools
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August 22, 2007
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Food industry braces for crackdown on illegal immigrant workers
Industry grapples with enforcement in the absence of reform
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August 21, 2007
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Court refuses to delay Whole Foods-Wild Oats merger
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August 17, 2007
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K.C.B.T. to make HRW wheat contract revisions
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August 14, 2007
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NAMA petitions for methyl bromide extension
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August 9, 2007
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Debate over the future of U.S. farm programs shifts to Senate
Reform advocates seek new directions in Senate farm bill mark-up
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August 7, 2007
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Comparing protein sources
Potato extract may challenge whey, wheat and soy
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August 7, 2007
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F.D.A. strengthening state food safety programs
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July 31, 2007
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Codex adopts country-of-origin cheese provision
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July 26, 2007
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ConAgra to pay $45 million penalty, S.E.C.
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July 25, 2007
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Farm program reformers not giving up, consider strategies
Farm-21 bill would substitute 'risk management accounts' for current farm subsidies
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July 24, 2007
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F.D.A. to hold hearing on use of nutrition symbols
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July 20, 2007
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Bush establishes import safety panel
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July 19, 2007
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Federal pressure prompts changes in advertising efforts
Eleven food companies pledge to alter advertising practices aimed at children
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July 18, 2007
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F.D.A. Alliance seeks to increase F.D.A. funding
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July 13, 2007
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Brazil in trade action against U.S.
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July 12, 2007
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F.D.A. issues draft guidance on health claim evaluation
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July 11, 2007
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Taking issue with the rules
Potential F.S.I.S. 'natural' claims modification sparks industry feedback
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July 10, 2007
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Tying loose ends under NAFTA, remaining quotas to expire
U.S. corn and dry beans are among the last exports that will see limits lifted
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July 10, 2007
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F.D.A. and E.F.S.A. increase food safety cooperation
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July 3, 2007
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Bill to sidestep union organizing defeated in Senate
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June 28, 2007
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F.D.A. to detain farm-raised Chinese seafood imports
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June 28, 2007
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New York fast-food outlets not posting calories
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June 27, 2007
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U.S.D.A. requests comments on interim organic rule
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June 27, 2007
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Obesity without borders
Europe and the United States face similar struggles in addressing the issue of obesity
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June 26, 2007
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Plan suggests vital role for food industry in redesigning import inspection system
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June 26, 2007
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Health Canada calls for trans fat limits, gives deadline
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June 21, 2007
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F.D.A. working to improve tomato safety
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June 13, 2007
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Agriculture anxious about fate of immigration reform
Setback in the Senate leaves industry in limbo
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June 12, 2007
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Mixed views on proposed status quo in sugar
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June 6, 2007
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Subcommittees draft proposals on various programs
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May 31, 2007
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Frito-Lay to claim heart benefits of unsaturated fats
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May 29, 2007
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Eight charged in George's Processing raid
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May 29, 2007
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Bills put mandatory recall authority at center of food safety dialogue
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May 29, 2007
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Wal-Mart agrees to redesign organic shelf tags
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May 25, 2007
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Comment period for chocolate changes extended
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May 22, 2007
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Contamination confusion
Wheat flour was the contaminated pet food ingredient
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May 15, 2007
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U.S.D.A. may add 19 colors to organic program's list
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May 14, 2007
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Swift outlines impact from ICE raid
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May 11, 2007
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D.O.J. closes investigation on Smithfield-P.S.F. merger
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May 9, 2007
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Gluten contaminated by melamine was wheat flour
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May 8, 2007
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Meat products from animals fed melamine are safe
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May 7, 2007
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F.D.A. to monitor gluten users
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May 4, 2007
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C.R.P. decision change urged
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May 3, 2007
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Institute of Medicine proposes foods guidelines for schools
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May 1, 2007
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Diverse coalition calls for reform of U.S. sugar policy in 2007 farm bill
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May 1, 2007
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Congress examines F.D.A.'s ability to assure the safety of the nation's food supply
Committee considers agency's response to recent food borne illness outbreaks
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May 1, 2007
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Melamine contamination traced to chicken feed
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May 1, 2007
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The F.D.A. creates new food safety position
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May 1, 2007
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F.D.A. searches ChemNutra's offices
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April 27, 2007
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Melamine contamination identified in hog feed
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April 27, 2007
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AACC International calls for changes in gluten limits
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April 24, 2007
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California considers labeling on cloned-animal products
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April 18, 2007
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F.D.A. approves human H5N1 vaccine
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April 18, 2007
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Pet food recall embroils F.D.A.; Congress demands answers
Contaminated wheat gluten from China proves to be source
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April 17, 2007
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Kind introduces interstate meat shipment bill
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April 10, 2007
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Immigration agents raid Cargill plant in Illinois
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April 4, 2007
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Regional differences evident in debate over planting restrictions
Midwest farmers seek more flexibility to plant fruits and vegetables for processing
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April 3, 2007
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F.D.A. to propose label revisions for irradiated foods
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April 3, 2007
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U.S.-S. Korea reach trade deal, beef remains an issue
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April 3, 2007
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F.D.A. approves health claim for corn oil
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March 28, 2007
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U.S.D.A. honing nutrition focus
Seeks to emphasize nutrition education, spend on fruits and vegetables
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March 27, 2007
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Trade committees back at U.S.D.A.
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March 23, 2007
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Unapproved genetic material in CL131 rice identified
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March 23, 2007
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Agribusiness leaders weigh in on the future of biofuels
Senior executives of ADM, Cargill and CHS offer views at U.S.D.A. forum
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March 20, 2007
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Trans fat siege intensifies
State legislatures throughout the country are seeking to regulate trans fat on food service menus
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March 20, 2007
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U.S.D.A. says migratory flyways too much for A.I.
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March 19, 2007
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U.S.D.A. formally signs agreement with F.A.O.
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March 14, 2007
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F.D.A. issues fresh-cut produce safety draft
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March 13, 2007
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Bakers ask U.S.D.A. to clarify aspect of term 'natural'
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March 9, 2007
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Most C.R.P. acres to re-enroll
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March 9, 2007
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Planting of CL131 rice halted
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March 7, 2007
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I.B.A. shows support for single food agency
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March 7, 2007
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Sugar producers seek stable farm policy, eye Mexico in 2008
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March 6, 2007
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U.S.D.A. proposal revising sugar program faces challenge
Sugar growers complain their production could be reduced to make way for imports
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March 6, 2007
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U.S.D.A. proposes revamping of agricultural commodity programs
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February 13, 2007
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F.D.A. proposes eliminating 'sugar penalty' for oat food health claims
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February 12, 2007
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F.D.A. may expand oat heart health claim
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February 6, 2007
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F.D.A. issues proposed rule on 'gluten-free' claims
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February 6, 2007
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President emphasizes alternative fuels in energy initiative
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January 24, 2007
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F.D.A. proposes standards for 'gluten-free' foods
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January 23, 2007
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Shooting for the list
Suppliers petition for non-synthetic colors on organic-compliant list
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January 23, 2007
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Johanns announces MAP allocations totaling $100 million
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January 23, 2007
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House begins its 100-hour legislative blitz
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January 11, 2007
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F.D.A. expanding the definition of what is 'lean'
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January 11, 2007
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Food associations unveil Take a Peak nutrition campaign
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January 11, 2007
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C.R.P. under scrutiny as market presses for more acres
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January 9, 2007
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