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
USDA releases ASF prevention plan 03.09.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The agency says a 72-hour national standstill could happen if a large outbreak occurs.Read More
Lawsuit filed against USDA over poultry line speeds 02.27.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The National Chicken Council responded to the pending litigation.Read More
USDA names Paul Kiecker as new FSIS administrator 02.25.2020 By Joel Crews Carmen Rottenberg is stepping away to work in the private sector.Read More
Brazil reopens beef trade with US 02.24.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The two countries stopped trading meat in June 2017 after food safety concerns.Read More
FDA looks to modernize food standards of identity 02.20.2020 By Erica Shaffer Changes in manufacturing, food technology and other trends prompted the agency to reopen the comment period of a proposed rule from 2005.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
Canada considers limits on certain foods imported by travelers 02.10.2020 By Erica Shaffer CFIA will accept feedback on proposed limits until March 4.Read More
RFID lawsuit: Gotta have it or make it stop? 02.07.2020 By Erica Shaffer USDA says the complaint is moot after it withdrew its traceability plan, but plaintiffs’ lawyers argue the court should hear the case.Read More