Vilsack talks healthy foods, childhood nutrition The SNAP program will be expanded, and a pilot program was a success. Shane O'Halloran March 29, 2013 The SNAP program will be expanded, and a pilot program was a success.Read More
FMI supports reintroduced menu calorie count bill They say the regulations were never meant to apply to grocery stores. Shane O'Halloran March 25, 2013 They say the regulations were never meant to apply to grocery stores.Read More
Scientists say no metabolic difference between sugar and high fructose corn syrup A new report compiles extensive research to make the claim. Shane O'Halloran March 15, 2013 A new report compiles extensive research to make the claim.Read More
Judge blocks New York City soda ban He called the ban arbitrary and capricious. Shane O'Halloran March 12, 2013 He called the ban arbitrary and capricious.Read More
Organic Valley funds seed diversity and GMO labeling efforts The organic foods producer will allocate over $1 million. Shane O'Halloran March 1, 2013 The organic foods producer will allocate over $1 million.Read More
CSPI urges FDA to set safe soft drink high fructose syrup and sugar levels The petition has support from some scientists and public health officials but not industry stakeholders. Shane O'Halloran February 13, 2013 The petition has support from some scientists and public health officials but not industry stakeholders. Read More
New rules for healthy school snacks proposed Healthier options will replace the usual vending machine fare. Shane O'Halloran February 1, 2013 Healthier options will replace the usual vending machine fare.Read More
Consumer Trends Rise, shine and eat right: US consumers prefer healthy breakfast options, according to survey Low-fat, high-fiber options rank high on Americans’ lists. Shane O'Halloran January 14, 2013 Low-fat, high-fiber options rank high on Americans’ lists.Read More
Food safety Safeguard your brand with process control Wayne Labs January 7, 2013 At any level, process control will not only improve food quality, but also enhance food safety.Read More
Food Packaging Uptick in consumer suits over labeling Kevin T. Higgins January 7, 2013 ‘All-natural’ and good-for-you claims on food packages are fueling a growing number of class action suits. Read More