APHIS to take ‘fresh look’ at revising G.M.O. regulations 11.08.2017 By Jeff Gelski The U.S.D.A. withdraws a proposed rule on importation, interstate movement and environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms.Read More
Legislation introduced to reform sugar program 11.08.2017 By Ron Sterk Sugar users offer support, producers oppose.Read More
Stop using antibiotics in healthy animals, says W.H.O. 11.08.2017 By Erica Shaffer The global health agency aims to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics important to human medicine.Read More
Food safety company opens lab in Southeast 11.07.2017 By Jeff Gelski The Food Safety Net Services laboratory will conduct microbiological tests as well as allergen detection, wet chemistry and product evaluation.Read More
Millers await advancements in controlling pathogens in flour 11.02.2017 By Ron Sterk Cost, impact on flour functionality and consumer acceptance are major factors limiting microbe reduction on a broader scale.Read More
Symposium to address impending food, beverage regulations 11.01.2017 By Rebekah Schouten Topics will include FSMA, nutrition labeling, allergens and shelf life.Read More
Soy groups respond to F.D.A. proposal to revoke health claim 11.01.2017 By Jeff Gelski The Soy Nutrition Institute and the American Soybean Association point out evidence of soy protein’s heart-health benefits.Read More
Bay State’s SimplySafe process reduces Salmonella risk 10.31.2017 By Jeff Gelski The heat treatment process achieves up to a 5-log reduction in whole grains and seeds.Read More
Groups outline significant impact of NAFTA withdrawal on U.S. food, ag 10.31.2017 By Jay Sjerven Ending NAFTA may cost 50,000 jobs in the food and agriculture industries and reduce the G.D.P. of the farm sector by $13 billion.Read More
F.D.A. proposes to revoke soy health claim 10.30.2017 By Jeff Gelski The agency points to inconsistent findings on the relationship between soy protein and heart disease.Read More