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 →
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has filed a final rule implementing the United States’ first comprehensive regulatory program for aquaculture in federal waters. IFT Daily News
A report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) shows that nearly all Americans—regardless of age, race, gender, or … Continue Reading →
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that wild bees may be disappearing in many important U.S. farmlands—including California’s central valley, the Midwest’s corn … Continue Reading →
According to The NPD Group, a global information company, U.S. consumers today prefer living healthier lifestyles as opposed to restricting their habits with dieting. IFT Daily News
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 →
According to The Wall Street Journal, PepsiCo has ended its U.S. yogurt joint-venture with Germany’s Theo Müller Group because of weak sales. IFT Daily News
Driven by stronger same-store sales and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a moderate gain in October. IFT Daily News
According to The Hill, legislation aiming to loosen regulations requiring restaurants and grocery stores to list the number of calories in each prepared food item they sell cleared a key … Continue Reading →
According to Reuters, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that China will soon resume imports from 14 U.S. pork plants and warehouses, after halting some shipments last year … Continue Reading →
