…a burdensome, decades-old regulation that offers no environmental or economic benefit whatsoever. Eliminating the summertime barrier to E15 will save consumers money and reduce emissions, enhance competition, and provide a…
Most Americans Confused About GMOs
…findings, which come shortly before the United States Department of Agriculture plans to publish its final bioengineered food disclosure labeling standard, found that 69 percent of consumers are not confident…
FDA Proposes New Food Recall Guidelines
…we can’t prevent every illness, we can make sure we provide information to consumers to prevent more people from becoming sick from a recalled or hazardous food product.” The FDA…
Farm Groups Keep Pressure On to Formalize Meat Definition
…names for meat products are understood by consumers to mean meat from animals that have been slaughtered for food. In the letter, Johnson says the NFU is concerned about the…
Bipartisan Support for Biodiesel Tax Incentive Extension
…and retailers the opportunity to plan and expand the market for biodiesel, which would benefit truck drivers, consumers, and others along the value chain.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Walmart to Require Blockchain to Limit Impact of Food-Borne Illness Outbreaks
…amount of waste. Another reason for the move is related to retaining consumer trust, as there is an increased demand from consumers for better transparency. Walmart has been working with…
NMPF Mulhern on FDA Request for Comments on Dairy Food Labeling
…an animal. Mulhern “We are pleased that after years of engagement with FDA, the agency is finally addressing our concerns about how these plant-based products are inappropriately marketed to consumers….
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on Modernizing Standards of Identity and the use of Dairy Names for Plant-Based Substitutes
Consumers should be able to know at a quick glance what type of product they’re purchasing for themselves and their families. Implementing clear and transparent food labels and claims is…
NPPC: Auto Import Tariffs Will Prompt More Retaliation Against American Agriculture
…Johnstown, Ohio. “We can’t afford to take another hit. If we do, a lot of farmers could go out of business, and consumers will pay a lot more for food.”…
NCBA “Strongly Supports” Expanding Trade with Japan
…producers and Japanese consumers. NCBA has been a strong advocate for a bilateral trade deal between our nations and looks forward to working closely with the Trump Administration to secure…
Updated KORUS Protects Current Market Share
…only helped increase U.S. red meat’s market share in South Korea, but also bolstered consumption by making U.S. beef and pork products more affordable and accessible to Korean consumers. Those…
Perdue Comments on DOJ Filing in 9th Circuit Chlorpyrifos Ruling
…line of defense, with no viable alternatives. “Chlorpyrifos helps farmers and consumers by improving production efficiency and contributing to public health and safety. The arbitrary, immediate, and total loss of…
Lower Pork Prices Helping Demand
…consumers to buy more U.S. pork. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports 2018 total cold stocks of pork have remained at or below three and five-year averages so far, and large…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…with these trading partners to ensure open and fair trade so consumers around the globe can continue to enjoy California almonds,” Trevino noted. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…