Halting the raw milk movement 02.24.2016 By Donna Berry Regulators and industry advocates are trying to inject science into the debate over the sale of raw milk.Read More
G.M.O. labeling alone may cost Americans $3.8 billion 02.22.2016 By Jeff Gelski Segregation, reformulation and testing will add to costs associated with the Vermont law, according to a study from the Corn Refiners Association.Read More
More than 1,600 sign petition on G.M.O. safety, benefits 02.22.2016 By Jeff Gelski The American Society of Plant Biologists and a European network of scientists disagree on safety consensus.Read More
Voluntary G.M.O. labeling bill proposed in Senate 02.22.2016 By Keith Nunes The legislation would preempt states from passing mandatory G.M.O. labeling laws.Read More
Preston to new economics post at U.S.D.A. 02.11.2016 By Josh Sosland Warren Preston has been with the Department since 1992.Read More
Preliminary injunction halts Chobani yogurt ads 01.29.2016 By Jeff Gelski The court points out the safety of sucralose in Dannon yogurts and potassium sorbate in Yoplait yogurts.Read More
W.H.O. report urges tax on sugar-sweetened drinks 01.27.2016 By Jeff Gelski The "Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity" also addresses marketing to children and establishing school meal standards.Read More
Senate committee votes to ease whole grain standard in schools 01.21.2016 By Jeff Gelski The 'Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016' also calls for a study on sodium.Read More
G.E. salmon standing in the way of F.D.A. nominee 01.13.2016 By Keith Nunes Alaskan senator vows to block the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf until her concerns are addressed.Read More
Supreme Court denies petition on cocoa child labor case 01.12.2016 By Jeff Gelski Nestle, ADM and Cargill are plaintiffs in the case, which will head back to a district court.Read More