According to Reuters, the California State Senate passed a bill on May 1 to restrict the use of antibiotics in farm animals for growth enhancement by requiring that the drugs … Continue Reading →
Vermont passed a bill requiring that foods containing genetically engineered ingredients be labeled as such, and Governor Peter Shumlin is expected to sign it into law, according to the New … Continue Reading →
The Grocery Manufacturers Association, which backs a federal bill that would preempt states from legislative efforts to require labeling of GM foods, says that a Vermont measure to mandate labeling … Continue Reading →
State legislative efforts regarding GMO labeling will be for naught if a new federal bill, deemed by labeling supporters as the DARK (Deny Americans the Right to Know) Act, is … Continue Reading →
According to Reuters, U.S. Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) has introduced legislation that would nullify efforts in multiple states to require labeling of genetically modified foods. IFT Daily News
A federal bill introduced Wednesday would preempt states from legislative efforts to require labeling of genetically modified foods. read more Supermarket News
Retail trade groups, including Food Marketing Institute and National Grocers Association, on Thursday applauded U.S. House passage of a bill that change the definition of “full-time” to 40 hours per … Continue Reading →
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has released new figures that show the organic industry continues to grow domestically and globally, with 25,000+ certified organic operations in more than 120 … Continue Reading →
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores supports a bill, introduced during last week’s NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, that would allow pharmacists to provide underserved patients in the … Continue Reading →
California State Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has introduced legislation to require warning labels on sugary drinks sold in the state. IFT Daily News
