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US opens beef imports, exports to Brazil

USDA reaches agreement with Brazil to repoen each country's respective markets.

September 29, 2016

USDA also recently determined that Brazil's meat standards meet US standards.

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Obama signs bill requiring labels for GMO foods

US to have natonal GMO labeling standard

September 12, 2016

Legislation compels manufacturers to disclose if a product contains GMOs.

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Nutrition Facts news

August 30, 2016

USDA has finalized its new Nutrition Facts label requirements for food products.

FDA extends some FSMA compliance dates, clarifies rules

First major compliance dates still slated for next month for large companies.

Crystal Lindell

August 25, 2016

While the major provisions of the FSMA rules are being implemented as planned, the FDA has issued a final rule that extends and clarifies the compliance dates for certain provisions in four of the seven foundational rules.

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USP's new Food Fraud Database aims to help with FSMA

The redesigned database is meant to provide brand protection, increase consumer trust.

August 3, 2016

Its goal is to help food manufacturers and retailers make informed decisions about ingredients in their portfolio that may have a greater potential of being adulterated.

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Sodium reduction

August 2, 2016

FDA has issued draft guidance for public comment that targets reducing the food industry’s use of sodium.

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EPA program under fire

June 26, 2016

The EPA is feeling the heat from some in Congress who say it has strayed too far into politics.

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Grants awarded to small processors and producers

June 19, 2016

USDA has allocated $4.7 million in grants to small producers and processors for food safety education, training and technical assistance projects.

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Dairy industry keeps an eye on TPP trade agreement

June 10, 2016

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement has become a heated issue.

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Sugar beet farmers voice concerns to Congress

April 28, 2016

Groups of sugar beet producers arrived on Capitol Hill in late February and early March to voice their concerns to Congress.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

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