C.D.C. taking food safety surveillance to food service 12.03.2013 By Keith Nunes Researchers are taking a closer look at role food service operations may play in food-borne illness outbreaks.Read More
N.R.A. survey to help shape trans fat comments for F.D.A. 11.26.2013 By Jeff Gelski The National Restaurant Association will comment on a proposed rule to eliminate partially hydrogenated oilsRead More
Number of units in F.D.A. food recalls doubles in quarter 11.22.2013 By Jeff Gelski While the volume increases, the number of recalls slips 14%.Read More
Congress recesses with no progress on farm bill 11.22.2013 By Jay Sjerven Increasingly unlikely that a compromise bill will be in place before Jan. 1.Read More
Dietary guidelines meeting set for January 11.22.2013 By Jeff Gelski The rescheduling comes after the government shutdown led to a postponement in October.Read More
Bioengineered labeling initiative suffering another setback 11.18.2013 By Jay Sjerven Despite the outcome in Washington, other states are moving forward with labeling efforts.Read More
Slideshow: Trans fat-free oils 11.18.2013 By Jeff Gelski Food companies have several alternative oils to choose from when they start experimenting to eliminate partially hydrogenated oils.Read More
E.P.A. proposes lower target for ethanol in R.F.S. 11.18.2013 By Jay Sjerven Agency points to E10 blend wall as reason for the lower target.Read More
Hagen steps down as U.S.D.A. head of food safety 11.15.2013 By Eric Schroeder Leaving to take on a new role in the private sector beginning in mid-December.Read More
SupplySide West: Added caffeine regs may jolt food makers 11.15.2013 By Keith Nunes Mandatory caffeine disclosures on labels are likely on the horizon, attorney says.Read More