APHIS to take ‘fresh look’ at revising G.M.O. regulations 11.08.2017 By Jeff Gelski The U.S.D.A. withdraws a proposed rule on importation, interstate movement and environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms.Read More
Legislation introduced to reform sugar program 11.08.2017 By Ron Sterk Sugar users offer support, producers oppose.Read More
Stop using antibiotics in healthy animals, says W.H.O. 11.08.2017 By Erica Shaffer The global health agency aims to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics important to human medicine.Read More
Soy groups respond to F.D.A. proposal to revoke health claim 11.01.2017 By Jeff Gelski The Soy Nutrition Institute and the American Soybean Association point out evidence of soy protein’s heart-health benefits.Read More
Groups outline significant impact of NAFTA withdrawal on U.S. food, ag 10.31.2017 By Jay Sjerven Ending NAFTA may cost 50,000 jobs in the food and agriculture industries and reduce the G.D.P. of the farm sector by $13 billion.Read More
F.D.A. proposes to revoke soy health claim 10.30.2017 By Jeff Gelski The agency points to inconsistent findings on the relationship between soy protein and heart disease.Read More
Fiber decision draws near for inulin, resistant starch 10.24.2017 By Jeff Gelski The F.D.A. is reviewing petitions and soon will decide which isolated or synthetic non-digestible carbohydrates meet a fiber definition.Read More
NAFTA talks running in place 10.18.2017 By Jay Sjerven Future of agreement appears in doubt.Read More
How to make fiber claims without getting sued 10.13.2017 By Jeff Gelski An outside panel of experts may keep class-action lawyers at bay.Read More
F.D.A. proposes extension to 2020 for Nutrition Facts Panel compliance 09.29.2017 By Jeff Gelski The agency responds to concerns from companies and trade associations.Read More