The human microbiome holds great promise for innovation 12.13.2017 By Keith Nunes In the digestive tract, the microbiome plays a central role in how nutrients and vitamins are absorbed by the body. Read More
Menu labeling rules set to take effect in 2018 11.28.2017 By Jay Sjerven A new guidance document from the F.D.A. includes expanded and new interpretations of the policy. Read More
Record-high global sugar supply and use forecast 11.28.2017 By Ron Sterk The U.S.D.A. forecast 2017-18 world sugar production at 184,949,000 tonnes, up 12% from a seven-year low of 164,703,000 in 2015-16. Read More
Getting consumers to make healthier choices is challenging 11.28.2017 By Keith Nunes The role specific nutrients play in health management is woefully misunderstood by many. Read More
Dry dairy product prices struggle 11.14.2017 By Ron Sterk Cheese and butter sustained by strong demand. Read More
Drift leads to troubled roll-out for dicamba use in soybeans 11.14.2017 By Jay Sjerven Many adjacent fields planted to crops not engineered to tolerate the herbicide were damaged.Read More
On the brink — Preparing for a post-NAFTA world 11.14.2017 By Keith Nunes It is incumbent on businesses and their representative trade associations to prepare for an American withdrawal.Read More
Ample red meat, poultry supplies keep pressure on prices 11.01.2017 By Ron Sterk Strong domestic and export demand may offset some of the pressure. Read More
Report prods F.D.A. to speed inspection pace and firmly address violations 11.01.2017 By Jay Sjerven Under the FSMA, the F.D.A. was told to develop a list of high-risk food facilities and a list of non-high-risk food facilities. Read More
Difficult realities confront industry leaders seeking growth 10.31.2017 By Josh Sosland Of 37 leading categories tracked by Information Resources, Inc. with sales aggregating $229 billion in the year ended July 9, only nine had growth of 3% or greater.Read More