AMI supports bill to rescind E15 Waivers The resolution would limit EPA to waivers for no more than 10 percent ethanol fuel. Shane O'Halloran March 6, 2013 The resolution would limit EPA to waivers for no more than 10 percent ethanol fuel.Read More
TECH FLASH European horse meat contamination raises questions over testing protocols Consumer confidence is likely to suffer in the wake of the scandal. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 European food safety authorities have been playing catch-up since the first reported contamination.Read More
TECH FLASH Next steps in food safety compliance measures A glimpse at the first two provisions of FSMA and what they mean for manufacturers. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 A glimpse at the first two provisions of FSMA and what they mean for manufacturers.Read More
TECH FLASH Global genetically modified plantings increase 100-fold since 1996 Biotech crops have helped alleviate poverty and food insecurity in the developing world. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 The developing world planted more biotech crops than industrialized nations for the first time ever.Read More
TECH FLASH Caffeine regulation efforts complicated by lack of information, differing tolerance Regulatory efforts are hampered by industry resistance and differing consumer reactions. February 26, 2013 FDA limits on caffeine are different for energy drinks than other beverages.Read More
FDA to consider IDFA petition on flavored milk IDFA wants to change the standards for non-nutritive sweeteners in milk. Shane O'Halloran February 25, 2013 IDFA wants to change the standards for non-nutritive sweeteners in milk.Read More
GMA issues statement on E15 Supreme Court petition The petition seeks to reverse a DC circuit court decision. Shane O'Halloran February 22, 2013 The petition seeks to reverse a DC circuit court decision.Read More
TECH FLASH Agroterrorism defense: Are you prepared? Researchers are studying ways to reduce risk in the food supply chain. Shane O'Halloran February 13, 2013 The first project was to determine vulnerabilities in the liquid egg supply chain.Read More
TECH FLASH Growing consumer support for local food A study shows US consumers value local over other factors. Shane O'Halloran February 13, 2013 Big box retailers and national supermarkets will have to overcome low trust in their ability to deliver local foods.Read More
TECH FLASH Federal ethanol mandates mean higher grocery bills for consumers, inferior feed for meat producers High corn demand has commodity prices up and farmers using distiller’s dried grains as feed. Shane O'Halloran February 13, 2013 Higher prices have led to decreased spending on consumer goods and services, hindering economic recovery.Read More