U.S.D.A. unveils new risk-management programs 09.29.2014 By Max Sosland Effort part of larger reformation of U.S. farm programs.Read More
U.S.D.A. acquires toxin-identification system 09.29.2014 By Max Sosland Protea LAESI DP-1000 is able to identify and screen for mycotoxins in food.Read More
U.S.D.A. closes investigation of bioengineered wheat in Oregon 09.26.2014 By Eric Schroeder But agency opens new investigation into regulatory compliance issue in Montana.Read More
F.D.A. issues ‘food safety challenge’ 09.23.2014 By Keith Nunes The agency is offering $500,000 for a concept to address the detection of Salmonella in minimally processed fresh produce.Read More
Guilty verdicts in Peanut Corporation of America trial 09.22.2014 By Keith Nunes The 2009 Salmonella recall resulted in nine deaths, more than 700 illnesses and one of the largest food recalls ever.Read More
U.S.D.A. to expand support for citrus farmers fighting H.L.B. 09.19.2014 By Max Sosland New support will focus on getting new trees in the ground.Read More
Smaller stores charging more for WIC foods 09.19.2014 By Max Sosland Researchers suggest that restricting WIC redemptions to large supermarkets may help solve the problem.Read More
Natural safety 09.15.2014 By Keith Nunes The clean label trend is prompting meat processors to consider alternative solutions to ensure shelf life and safety.Read More
Sugar border battle heats up 09.10.2014 By Jay Sjerven Department of Commerce asserts subsidies give Mexican sugar an unfair advantage.Read More
Poll: Parents support healthier school food policies 09.10.2014 By Max Sosland 91% of parents support requiring schools to include a serving of fruits or vegetables with every meal.Read More