U.S. Senate confirms Perdue as ag secretary
According to Reuters, the U.S. Senate has confirmed former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as secretary of agriculture. IFT Daily News
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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 →
U.S. Senate blocks GMO labeling bill
According to Reuters, the U.S. Senate has blocked a bill that would nullify state and local efforts to require food makers to label products made with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) … Continue Reading →
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. Senate bill would block mandatory labeling of GMOs
According to the Associated Press, a U.S. Senate committee is moving forward on legislation that would prevent states from requiring labels on genetically modified foods. IFT Daily News
U.S. Senate Committee approves child nutrition reauthorization
On Jan. 20, the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee approved the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016—a compromise to keep first lady Michelle Obama’s healthy … Continue Reading →
California Senate passes bill to limit use of antibiotics in farm animals
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 →
Senate votes ‘yes’ on Farm Bill
The Senate passed a five-year Farm Bill by a vote of 68-32 today following the House’s passage of the bill last week. President Obama is expected to sign the bill. … Continue Reading →
FMI, NGA Support Senate Menu Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Institute and National Grocers Association both voiced support for a Senate bill introduced Thursday that would exclude supermarkets from the FDA’s menu labeling regulations. … Continue Reading →
FMI Supports Senate Menu Labeling Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Food Marketing Association voiced support for a Senate bill introduced today that would exclude supermarkets from the FDA’s menu labeling regulations. read more Supermarket News