Nature’s Path announces first USDA Organic school-compliant cereal Two EnviroKidz cereal varieties will be offered to California school children. Jenni Spinner April 30, 2024 Two EnviroKidz cereal varieties will be offered to California school children.Read More
Food Safety Summit aims at protecting products, consumers, and reputations The 2024 event programming aims at maintaining safety in processing environments Jenni Spinner April 30, 2024 The 2024 event programming aims at maintaining safety in processing environments Read More
Snack and bakery shoppers are looking for grain-free products Interest in health and well-being is driving consumer interest in grain-free snack and bakery buys. Joyce Friedberg May 19, 2023 You might be seeing more food products with terms like grain alternatives, but what does this mean, and what is driving consumer interest? Read More
Food Safety Summit gathers thousands of attendees online and in person The 2023 event drew 2,700 food professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders. May 18, 2023 The 2023 event drew 2,700 food professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders.Read More
Food Safety Summit delivers opportunity to collaborate on top-priority challenges The May 8–11 event connects snack and bakery professionals with safety solutions. Jenni Spinner April 18, 2023 The May 8–11 event connects snack and bakery professionals with safety solutions.Read More
Demand for honey reaches all-time high, says USDA Consumption of honey, made-with-honey products totaled 618M lbs. in 2021. August 17, 2022 In the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Sugar and Sweeteners Report, honey consumption totals 618 million pounds for the first time.Read More
Bakers congratulate Tom Vilsack on confirmation as USDA secretary of agriculture March 5, 2021 The American Bakers Association (ABA)’s President and CEO Robb MacKie issued a statement regarding the confirmation and swearing-in of Tom Vilsack as USDA secretary of agriculture. Read More
FDA: No evidence food or food packaging spread COVID-19 In a joint statement with the CDC, USDA, agency says the fact that COVID-19 is a respiratory illness makes it very unlikely to be spread via food Crystal Lindell February 22, 2021 “Our confidence in the safety of the U.S. food supply remains steadfast,” the agencies’ statement said.Read More
USDA appoints new board members for Potatoes USA January 30, 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of 31 individuals to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board.Read More
USDA modifies sugar guidelines — but only for children under 2 The recommendations continue to highlight the need for moderation Crystal Lindell January 13, 2021 The USDA recently released new 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. For the candy industry, the parts that stand out relate to added sugars.Read More