Energy drink marketing sparks Senate scrutiny 08.06.2013 By Monica Watrous Representatives from Red Bull, Monster Beverage Corp. and Rockstar asserted products were safe for children but denied advertising to them.Read More
F.D.A. defines ‘gluten-free’ 08.02.2013 By Keith Nunes Food manufacturers will have one year to comply with new voluntary labeling requirement.Read More
Stabenow to House leaders: ‘Enough is enough!’ 08.02.2013 By Jay Sjerven Nutrition bill would constitute yet another 'roadblock' to efforts to bring both houses to agreement on a common farm bill.Read More
Japan resumes imports of western white wheat 08.01.2013 By Jay Sjerven Country purchases 89,579 tonnes of wheat as part of weekly tender.Read More
Farm bill languishes as Congress prepares for break 07.31.2013 By Jay Sjerven Members are set to adjourn on Aug. 2.Read More
Court upholds block of large soda ban 07.30.2013 By Ron Sterk Court says New York City Board of Health overstepped bounds.Read More
Putting the school nutrition puzzle together 07.30.2013 By Allison Gibeson New regulations are leading to a focus on more whole grains and less sodium in school meals while maintaining a taste children will accept.Read More
Obesity, health issues prompt more food labeling 07.29.2013 By Laura Lloyd By 2010, more than 43% of foods and beverages carried at least one health claim.Read More
New F.D.A. proposals focus on imported foods and third-party auditors 07.26.2013 By Keith Nunes The two proposals would hold importers accountable for the contents of their products and ensure the objectivity of third-party auditors.Read More
U.S.D.A. accepts 1.7 million acres into C.R.P. 07.23.2013 By Ron Sterk U.S.D.A. accepts 90% of land offered into C.R.P.Read More