Petition asks F.D.A. to revisit ‘healthy’ labeling term 12.01.2015 By Jeff Gelski Fat content currently keeps nuts, avocados, almonds and salmon from qualifying for nutrient content claims.Read More
Sweet ending: Sugar groups, corn refiners settle lawsuit 11.20.2015 By Jeff Gelski The two parties issue a joint statement, but they release no details on the settlement.Read More
F.D.A. approves genetically engineered salmon 11.19.2015 By Jeff Gelski AquAdvantage salmon reaches market size in less time than conventionally farmed Atlantic salmon.Read More
F.D.A. provides guidance on voluntary G.E. labeling 11.19.2015 By Jeff Gelski Terms such as "not bioengineered" are preferred over terms such as "non-G.M.O."Read More
F.D.A. finalizes food safety rules for produce, imported food 11.13.2015 By Monica Watrous Issues rule to establish accreditation of third-party certification bodies to audit foreign food facilities.Read More
Sanitation strategies: Keep it simple 11.11.2015 By Joe Stout A well-thought-out and explained sanitation procedure keeps a bakery clean and allergen-free.Read More
Chipotle to reopen restaurants following E. coli outbreak 11.10.2015 By Eric Schroeder Company replaces all ingredients in the closed restaurants.Read More
F.D.A. provides guidance on fortification 11.10.2015 By Jeff Gelski A web site answers questions on the existing policy, which has not changed.Read More
Importance of agriculture to national security scrutinized 11.04.2015 By Laura Lloyd United States may need to be able to secure the safety and availability of food supplies of important allies. Read More
Food companies differ on labeling ‘added sugars’ 11.03.2015 By Jay Sjerven Such large companies as Mars and Nestle have come out in support of the proposal.Read More