The shutdown put into perspective what government efforts are important for the food and beverage industry to operate smoothly, transparently and efficiently.

Evolution does not mean “survival of the fittest,” but the survival of adapters.

This is an instance when the need for dramatic action is supported by credible science.

Within the food industry there is some trepidation about food being taken beyond its traditional role as sustenance.

Pressure is building within the wheat and seed industries to move forward to promote bioengineered wheat in order to expand production possibilities.

The cultured beef press event was a textbook case in how a complex and possibly controversial technology may be introduced with a focus on minimizing confusion or concern.

The agency needs industry insight to develop a final rule that is practical and adaptable.

The U.S.D.A. places U.S. food waste at 30% to 40%, which relates to 133 billion pounds of food that never makes it into stomachs from retail food stores, restaurants and homes.