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USDA sanctions four produce businesses for PACA violations
Three produce businesses in California and one in New York were recently sanctioned by the USDA for failing to pay awards previously ordered under the... continue reading »
Mindy Brashears named USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Jan. 28 selected three people individuals for senior leadership positions at the U.S. Department of Agri... continue reading »
National Processed Raspberry Council votes to discontinue USDA promotional program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Nov. 7 that producers of raspberries for processing and importers of processed raspberries did not appr... continue reading »
More Americans eating prepared food, USDA study reports
A newly released report from a U.S. Department of Agriculture study shows Americans are eating prepared food more often. The USDA’s Adult Eating ... continue reading »
Study argues consumers see ‘organic’ and ‘non-GM’ food labels as the same
Food labels such as “organic” and “non-genetically modified” can be confusing to consumers, according to a new study published in the journal ... continue reading »
NIFA biotechnology grants boost food safety policy
The science of agriculture grows more complex every year. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced Oct. 19 support for p... continue reading »
Industry groups endorse Perdue for USDA
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA secretary of agriculture, Bloomberg reports. The... continue reading »
USDA revises guidance on date labeling
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued updated information on food product labeling, including new guidance aimed at reducing f... continue reading »
USDA to purchase cranberry concentrate surplus
A collaborative effort between cranberry industry stakeholders, USDA officials and the Cranberry Marketing Committee has culminated in the commitment ... continue reading »
United Fresh publishes white paper on Vermont labeling law
United Fresh Produce Association has published a white paper and legal backgrounder to assist member companies in understanding and complying with a ... continue reading »
