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Congress yesterday announced that it has finalized a new version of the 2007 Farm Bill, which will increase support for federal nutrition programs such as food stamps, as well as for conservation and renewable energy programs.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a final regulation barring certain cattle materials from all animal feed, including pet food. The final rule is intended to further protect animals and consumers against bovine spongiform...
The California Grocers Association hopes to get member retailers more involved with their local and state legislators at the grassroots level, according to Ronald Fong, the group's new president and chief executive officer. Today's city councilman...
Following a public meeting that focused on E. coli, recalls, inspections and related topics, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking additional comments from the meat industry and the public on a range of issues, including concerns that many...
LAS VEGAS – Medicaid reimbursement is a top pharmacy priority, with possible activity in Congress expected even this week, said Cathy Polley, vice president, pharmacy services, Food Marketing Institute, Arlington, Va.
HAGGEN TO CERTIFY LOW MERCURY CONTENT IN SEAFOOD BELLINGHAM, Wash. Haggen food stores, the 33-unit retailer based here, has announced that it will test and certify all of its finned seafood for low mercury content. It is a marketing tool, but more...
Grass-fed and naturally raised are among the many claims seen on products in the supermarket meat case today. But these labels are currently backed by a variety of different standards, despite shoppers' preconceptions of what these terms mean. In...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines moderate alcohol consumption as no more than one drink for women per day and no more than two drinks for men. In the interest of helping consumers heed this advice, a coalition of 18 public health...
Green lawn care is growing faster than a weed. It seems nothing can stop consumer desire for child- and pet-friendly yards. A study by the National Gardening Association predicts that products labeled organic will make up 50% of the inventory in...
It's been nearly a year and a half since the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled its proposed 2007 Farm Bill. Now, it's 2008, and the massive package of subsidies and incentives has been kept alive by two extensions while Congress mashes out a...
