Former U.S.D.A. secretary Vilsack to lead U.S. Dairy Export Council 01.17.2017 By Jeff Gelski After stepping down as U.S.D.A. secretary, Tom Vilsack will take over as the council's president and c.e.o. on Feb. 1.Read More
U.S.D.A. program involves transitional certification in organics 01.12.2017 By Jeff Gelski The Organic Trade Association develops standards that the U.S.D.A.'s new National Certified Transitional Program will use.Read More
Farm groups assert importance of trade 01.10.2017 By Jay Sjerven Letter to President-elect Trump lays out issues of concern.Read More
New guidelines for probiotics cover labeling, storing and testing 01.09.2017 By Jeff Gelski Two industry groups develop voluntary guidelines for labeling, storing and stability testing.Read More
Giving infants peanut-containing foods may prevent allergy 01.06.2017 By Jeff Gelski Panel provides three separate guidelines for infants at various levels of risk for developing peanut allergy.Read More
Union Pacific acquires cold storage distribution assets from Railex L.L.C. 01.05.2017 By Staff Union Pacific’s Food Network ships fresh produce, frozen foods, dairy products, canned goods, bulk products, packaged goods and more.Read More
F.D.A. gives guidance on link between added sugars, fruit ingredients 01.04.2017 By Jeff Gelski The F.D.A. gives guidance on how to label added sugars in the upcoming Nutrition Facts Panel.Read More
F.D.A. extends comment period on ‘healthy’ labeling 12.29.2016 By Jeff Gelski Comments may pertain to the term 'healthy' in general or as a nutrient content claim.Read More
Judge dismisses attempt to block Philadelphia beverage tax 12.20.2016 By Ron Sterk Plaintiffs plan to appeal; tax to begin Jan. 1, 2017.Read More
A.H.A. says tax on sugar content most effective to reduce soda consumption 12.19.2016 By Ron Sterk Study says tax on volume most efficient to raise revenue.Read More