D.G.A.C. puts energy drinks back in the spotlight 03.13.2015 By Keith Nunes An international conference calls on regulatory bodies to increase scrutiny of the growing beverage category.Read More
Dunkin’ Brands plans to stop using titanium dioxide 03.12.2015 By Jeff Gelski The move leads a shareholder group to withdraw a proposal on the risks of using nanomaterials.Read More
Senator Rand Paul questions F.D.A.’s proposed rule on phos 03.12.2015 By Jeff Gelski The senator says industry has made progress in removing phos and more regulation could have consequences.Read More
Pasta industry ready to play ball 03.10.2015 By Eric Schroeder N.P.A. chairman says association committed to research, marketing necessary to make a mark.Read More
McDonald’s taking steps to make its menu items more consumer-friendly 03.04.2015 By Keith Nunes The fast-food chain commits to sourcing chicken raised without the use of some antibiotics and milk produced without r.B.S.T.Read More
F.D.A. has no objection to safety of high-oleic algae oil 02.25.2015 By Jeff Gelski The oil from Solazyme may replace partially hydrogenated oils and is about 90% monounsaturated fat.Read More
Four pathogens behind millions of illnesses 02.25.2015 By Erica Shaffer Federal collaboration focuses on foodborne illness source attribution.Read More
Food safety at Wal-Mart 02.20.2015 By Joel Crews Lower prices are a priority for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., but not at the cost of food safety.Read More
F.D.A. commissioner to step down 02.06.2015 By Jeff Gelski The F.D.A. has taken on food safety, trans fat and nutrition labeling issues during Margaret Hamburg's tenure.Read More
F.D.A. seeks 28% larger food safety budget 02.04.2015 By Jay Sjerven New user fees seen as essential supplement to government funding.Read More