The entities and individuals did not adequately disclose they were compensated by the industry. The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to trade associations, registered dieticians, and other…
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USDA Invests in Nutrition Incentive Program
Funding advances access to fresh produce for underserved communities across the nation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $52 million investment set to support dietary…
Read MoreUSDA Finds WIC Program Underutilized
Agency looking to Congress for support in closing the nutritional gap. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service recently released a study showing that, despite the…
Read MoreFDA Revokes BVO Food Additive Authorization
Health concerns surrounding brominated vegetable oil led to the change. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its intention to revoke the authorization for the use…
Read MoreUSDA’s Equity Commission Holds Sixth Public Meeting
The deputy secretary commends the commission’s work. At its sixth public meeting, the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) independent Equity Commission recently discussed the progress being made toward the…
Read MoreUSDA Updates Organic Chicken Pasture Protocol
The department requires organic chickens to have access to outdoor pastures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently finalized an update to organic chicken regulations, requiring all organic…
Read MoreUSDA Supports Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack highlights progress under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced progress in enhancing domestic fertilizer production and supporting American farmers…
Read MoreUSDA Launches Nutrition Hub
Pilot program intended to counter diet-related diseases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a pilot nutrition hub, in collaboration with Southern University, to provide science-based nutrition…
Read MoreUSDA Seeks to Reduce Food Waste and Strengthen Local Food Systems
American Rescue Plan funding expands efforts to reduce food loss and promote community resilience. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $25 million investment to address…
Read MoreTransportation Funding Awarded to 8 Marine Highway Projects
$12 million invested in expanding freight services along waterborne supply chains. The Department of Transportation awarded $12 million in grants to eight projects dedicated to expanding freight services…
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