WASHINGTON — The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 120 grower organizations, released a statement on Tuesday urging the Senate to move forward on efforts … Continue Reading →
According to the Los Angeles Times, a proposed U.S. federal rule that could force convenience stores, pizza joints, and supermarkets to post calorie counts on ready-to-eat food items is causing … Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON — Food Marketing Institute and National Grocers Association said Wednesday they are endorsing new legislation that would exempt supermarkets from the menu-labeling requirements that were included in the new … Continue Reading →
According to The New York Times, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee on July 12 voted to pass its version of a new farm bill that cuts $ 12 billion more … Continue Reading →
U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Calif.) and Congressman Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) have introduced the Organic Standards Protection Act, with the aim to ensure that products bearing the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture … Continue Reading →
