Malcolm Bourne passes away at 90
Malcolm Cornelius Bourne, age 90, passed away on Oct. 3, 2016. Bourne was born May 18, 1926, in Moonta, South Australia. IFT Daily News
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U.S. Congress passes Global Food Security Act of 2016
According to Scientific American, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the “Global Food Security Act of 2016” (S. 1252), authorizing a “comprehensive strategic approach” for U.S. foreign assistance programs … Continue Reading →
House passes GMO labeling bill
According to The Hill, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to create a federal labeling standard for foods with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and block states from … Continue Reading →
Senate passes federal GMO bill
According to The Hill, a bill to keep states from issuing their own mandatory labeling laws for foods made with genetically modified ingredients passed the U.S. Senate on July 7. … Continue Reading →
Philadelphia passes soda tax
According to Reuters, the Philadelphia city council voted 13–4 to approve a 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on sugary and diet drinks. IFT Daily News
Senate Committee passes U.S. bill to prevent state mandates on GMO labels
According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted 14-6 to prevent states from requiring the labeling of foods that include genetically modified organisms (GMOs). IFT Daily News
U.S. Congress passes omnibus spending bill
According to NBC News, on December 18, the U.S. Congress passed the $ 1.1 trillion spending bill that incorporates legislation from the 12 appropriations subcommittees and will keep the government … Continue Reading →
California passes bill to regulate antibiotic use in farm animals
According to Reuters, California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that sets the strictest government standards in the United States for the use of antibiotics in livestock production. IFT … Continue Reading →
House passes bill banning mandatory state GMO labeling
The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, a bill that bans states from requiring mandatory labeling for foods that contain genetically … Continue Reading →
U.S. House passes bill to repeal COOL
According to The Hill, the U.S. House passed legislation June 10 that would repeal country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requirements for beef, pork, and chicken products. IFT Daily News