Food and retail leaders reassure stability of US food supply chain 03.17.2020 By Matt Noltemeyer During a conference call with President Trump, the retailers encourage consumers to maintain normal purchasing habits.Read More
NCBA cancels Spring Legislative Conference 03.13.2020 By Erica Shaffer ‘Anxiety and uncertainty’ over the coronavirus prompted the organization’s decision to cancel the annual event.Read More
FDA campaign notifies people of Nutrition Facts label changes 03.13.2020 By Jeff Gelski The ‘What’s In It For You?’ campaign includes videos and educational materials.Read More
Federal agencies try to prevent consumer resistance to GMOs 03.10.2020 By Sam Danley The $7.5 million consumer education initiative is called Feed Your Mind.Read More
USDA lays out Agriculture Innovation Agenda 02.24.2020 By Eric Schroeder Aims to increase U.S. ag production by 40% while cutting environmental footprint in half by 2050.Read More
Economic Research Service sees possible budget cuts, again 02.19.2020 By Jay Sjerven The budget reduction reflects proposed cuts in research, publications and staff.Read More
IPPE 2020: NAMI’s Mark Dopp comments on Prop 12, naming alternative proteins 01.31.2020 By Bob Sims Key issues were discussed at the Regulatory Update session during IPPE 2020.Read More
Meat industry applauds USMCA signing 01.29.2020 By Erica Shaffer Canada must ratify the agreement before it can take effect.Read More
Groups challenge swine slaughter inspection rules again 01.14.2020 By Erica Shaffer Food & Water Watch, Center for Food Safety, argue the new scheme runs contrary to the Federal Meat Inspection Act.Read More
USDA proposes rule to ensure competitive meat, poultry markets 01.13.2020 By Erica Shaffer But any rule must protect marketing agreements within the industry, NAMI says.Read More