Japan, South Korea Block Certain U.S. Wheat Varieties Over GMO Concerns: USDA
(Reuters) - Japan and South Korea have both taken steps to block certain imports of U.S. wheat after unapproved genetically-modified (GMO) plants Full Story
(Reuters) - Japan and South Korea have both taken steps to block certain imports of U.S. wheat after unapproved genetically-modified (GMO) plants Full Story
Category: Miscellaneous, Policy, Sugar
(AgWeek) - A U.S. senator who advocates sugar reform is pressing the Department of Commerce to seek public feedback on any sugar trade deal it negotiates Full Story
Category: Miscellaneous, Policy
(Wall Street Journal) - In a victory for food companies, Congress has passed a federal requirement for labeling products made with genetically modified organisms that will supersede tougher measures passed by one U.S. state and considered in others.The bill will require labels to be reworked or updated to show whether any of the ingredients Full Story
Category: Food Safety, Miscellaneous, Policy
(New York Times) - A federal bill that would require labeling of foods made with genetically engineered ingredients passed a major hurdle in the Senate on Wednesday, significantly raising the odds that a national standard for labeling will put an end to a fight that has roiled the food industry for years. Full Story
Category: Policy
(BakingBusiness) - Nestle USA, General Mills, Inc., Campbell Soup Co. and ConAgra Foods, Inc. are among major food companies applauding a U.S. Senate agreement on June 23 to establish a national disclosure standard for bioengineered foods. Full Story
(NASDAQ) - Cocoa prices fell sharply Friday as speculators dropped out of the market over fears that Full Story
Category: Policy
(BakingBusiness.com) - U.S. packaged food stocks should hold up better than the broader market due to their Full Story
Category: Grains, Oilseeds, Policy
(Agriculture.com) - The report Friday was more friendly corn and soybeans than expected, with more cuts of corn Full Story
Category: Miscellaneous, Policy
(Food Business News) - The Food and Drug Administration issued for comment on June 1 draft guidance for the Full Story
(Food Business News) - The Food and Drug Administration said that in its view sweeteners derived from Full Story