Congress eases whole grain and sodium requirements in school meals 12.16.2014 By Jay Sjerven Changes part of omnibus spending package passed last week.Read More
Food industry coalition seeks balanced dietary guidance 12.12.2014 By Jeff Gelski A survey finds agreement for a diet of moderation, including items high in sugar and fat 'only once in a while.'Read More
F.D.A. issues ‘no objection’ letter for luo han guo extract 12.10.2014 By Jeff Gelski GLG Life Tech's sweetener, also known as monk fruit, now has Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status.Read More
F.D.A. gives 2018 compliance date for labeling regulations 12.09.2014 By Jeff Gelski The Jan. 1, 2018, deadline does not automatically involve any upcoming changes to the Nutrition Facts Panel.Read More
Understanding traceability 12.02.2014 By Donna Berry The Institute of Food Technologists is working to provide the food industry with the tools it needs.Read More
Cargill agrees to Truvia label changes in settlement 12.01.2014 By Jeff Gelski The company in a court-approved settlement does not admit to any wrongdoing in the labeling or promotion of the sweetener.Read More
F.D.A. issues final menu labeling rules 11.25.2014 By Keith Nunes The final rules are broader in scope than originally proposed.Read More
ADM sues Syngenta over stewardship of G.M.O. corn 11.20.2014 By Jeff Gelski The case relates to China rejecting U.S. corn because of commingling with G.M.O. corn that China has not approved.Read More
USA Rice Federation disputes latest arsenic report 11.20.2014 By Jeff Gelski Consumer Reports says one serving of rice a week might put children in danger.Read More
Decision time 11.18.2014 By Jay Sjerven Voters reject G.M.O. labeling again but split on sweetened beverage taxes.Read More