Sunland recall, Hostess liquidation are the top stories of 2012 12.27.2012 By Keith Nunes The drama surrounding both events captured the attention of the food and beverage industry.Read More
Sunland receives go-ahead to reopen peanut plant 12.26.2012 By Eric Schroeder But some restrictions still apply until company complies with F.D.A. requirementsRead More
Grading school meal standards on a curve 12.19.2012 By Jay Sjerven U.S.D.A. lifts limits on grains and protein in school mealsRead More
Supreme Court to rule on bioengineering patent case 12.18.2012 By Staff The case involves Monsanto Co.’s ‘Roundup Ready’ soybeansRead More
Monster Beverage c.e.o. defends energy drinks’ safety 12.14.2012 By Jeff Gelski Rodney Sacks compares comments questioning the safety of energy drinks to criticism against Coca-Cola 100 years ago.Read More
F.D.A. grants facility registration extension 12.13.2012 By Staff The period to comply with the agency's food facility registration process has been extended to Jan. 31.Read More
U.S.D.A. awards grants to study common bean 12.10.2012 By Eric Schroeder Grants total $4.5 million in support of research to improve production.Read More
Energy beverages under additional scrutiny 12.10.2012 By Eric Schroeder Congressman says marketing claims have not been substantiated by the F.D.A.Read More
Public supports spending on SNAP 12.07.2012 By Staff Support for the plan is higher among Democrats than Republicans.Read More
Greater organic oversight on the way 12.05.2012 By Jay Sjerven New rule requires a minimum of 5% of organic farms and businesses to be inspected each yearRead More