First Lady asks food companies to ‘lead the way’ on healthier eating 09.19.2013 By Eric Schroeder Says shift toward better-for-you foods is no 'passing trend or fad.'Read More
A farm bill divided 09.19.2013 By Robbin S. Johnson Spending on entitlement programs must be curtailed, given changing demographics, slowing economic growth and new priorities.Read More
Web site launched to bust biotechnology myths 09.19.2013 By Staff Controversial ingredients are safe and beneficial to the environment, says Grocery Manufacturers Association.Read More
Slideshow: Small plates, big trend 09.18.2013 By Monica Watrous Olive Garden, TGI Friday's and Outback Steakhouse recently offered pared-down portions for snackers and sharers.Read More
Non-bioengineered foods near 25% of total U.S. sales 09.18.2013 By Jeff Gelski A Packaged Facts report says sales may reach $178 billion in 2013 and rise to $264 billion by 2017.Read More
Bill to cut nutrition spending by $40 billion introduced 09.17.2013 By Jay Sjerven Proposed cuts are twice as high as the original House farm bill and 10 times the cuts sought by the Senate.Read More
Healthier food in schools a challenging sell, E.R.S. says 09.17.2013 By Laura Lloyd Plans are afoot to enhance the nutritional profile of optional foods by the beginning of the 2014 school year.Read More
C.D.C. calls antibiotic resistance a major health threat 09.17.2013 By Keith Nunes The agency said much of the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture is unnecessary.Read More
Private label a player in dairy case 09.17.2013 By Eric Schroeder Survey finds 76% of consumers purchase private label dairy most or some of the time; snacks and cereals also rank high.Read More
Food and beverage C.P.I. climbs 0.2% 09.17.2013 By Eric Schroeder Four of six major grocery categories finish higher than in July.Read More