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USDA Proposes Stricter Animal Welfare Standards for Organic Meat and Poultry
The USDA has released a proposed rule to amend the current standards for the USDA organic certification as they relate to the production of meat and poultry. The new rules would introduce stricter animal welfare regulations for certified organic chicken and meat in the large and growing organic industry.
Maryland is the First State to Pass Bill Protecting Bees from Pesticides
On April 7th, Maryland became the first state in the nation to protect its bees from harmful pesticides when the House and Senate agreed upon and passed the Maryland Pollinator Protection Act. It is now awaiting the Governor Larry Hogan's signature.
100% Parmesan Cheese or… Wood Pulp? Walmart Being Sued
A new study found that parmesan cheese from some manufacturers, despite being advertised to contain "100% parmesan cheese", consisted, in fact, of other types of cheeses, cellulose, and even wood pulp.
New Study Implies Bees Might Be Key to Global Food Security
The United Nations Food and Agriculture study, published in the journal Science in January, found that attracting more bees could help farms increase crop yields by a median of 24%.
Review Study Indicates Organic Agriculture is Key to Feeding the World Sustainably
Despite the opinions of some that organic agriculture is simply a “trend” and that it cannot be used to feed the world long-term, science apparently says otherwise.
Ben & Jerry’s Launches Vegan Ice Cream Line
The hugely popular Vermont-based ice cream producer Ben and Jerry’s has launched a line of non-dairy ice creams.
Legislation Could Improve Health, Access, And Taste of School Food
On Wednesday, January 20th the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee approved legislation that would reauthorize certain child nutrition programs. The “Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016” aims improve the integrity of school meal programs without compromising access for eligible participants, and provide some flexibility to school food operators while maintaining the overarching goal to provide healthy meals.
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Released—Met with Controversy
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, though thought by many to lack any drastic shifts from those of the past, sparked a variety of reactions from experts and the public alike after being released on Thursday, January 7.
Campbell’s to Begin Voluntarily Labeling GMO’s
Campbell Soup Company rang in the New Year with a big announcement: it will be the first major food company to begin labeling the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its products.
Congress Repeals Consumers’ Right-To-Know: Country-of-Origin-Labeling for Beef and Pork
A little-known but important law was partially repealed last month with the passing of the omnibus spending bill on December 18th, 2015.
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