U.K. to implement tax on sugary beverages 03.18.2016 By Keith Nunes A report by the Canadian Senate urges the consideration of a similar effort.Read More
Chipotle continues to struggle 03.17.2016 By Jeff Gelski The restaurant chain names Jim Marsden, Ph.D., formerly of Kansas State University, as its executive director of food safety.Read More
Candy companies join children’s advertising initiative 03.16.2016 By Jeff Gelski Six companies agree not to advertise directly to children under age 12.Read More
F.D.A. gives final guidance on acrylamide reduction 03.14.2016 By Jeff Gelski The surface area of french fries ranks in importance as does the choice of leavening agents in cereal-based foods.Read More
F.D.A. delays menu labeling enforcement date 03.11.2016 By Staff Enforcement originally was expected to begin Dec. 1, 2015, but has been delayed twice.Read More
Voluntary G.M.O. labeling effort regains momentum 03.08.2016 By Keith Nunes Senate ag committee approves bill establishing voluntary program and prohibiting states from creating their own labeling standards. Read More
F.S.M.A.: Are you ready? 03.07.2016 By Laurie Gorton Food safety regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act permanently replace reactive hazard control with rigorous hazard prevention. Is your company ready?Read More
Senate ag committee approves bill establishing voluntary G.M.O. labeling 03.01.2016 By Jay Sjerven Vote was 14 to 6 in favor of establishing standard.Read More
Vilsack: Optimistic about American agriculture 02.26.2016 By Eric Schroeder Secretary of Agriculture sees bright future for rural America.Read More
Feeding for the future 02.26.2016 By Eric Schroeder Ag Outlook panelists weigh in on ways to satisfy 9.7 billion people.Read More