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An "added sugars" line is one of the most significant changes that might be on the new food label

New Look Labels: Added Sugars

FDA considers setting a daily value for added sugars

Steven B. Steinborn Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor

January 7, 2016

The Nutrition Facts panel will have a new look once the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalizes its 2014 proposed rule.

Salt Institute Supports Lawsuit Against NYC Salt Regulations

New rule applies to any menu items that contain over 2,300 milligrams of sodium

December 16, 2015

The Salt Institute is supporting the National Restaurant Association in a lawsuit against the New York City Board of Health regulations to mandate that chain restaurants post salt warnings on their menus.

FDA Approves GMO Salmon

Move marks the first time an animal with scientifically modified DNA has been approved by the FDA

December 10, 2015

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved genetically engineered salmon to be farmed for human consumption.

Trust Mark Debuts in U.S. Italian Cheese

New label to bolster U.S. consumer, buyer confidence amidst fraud conditions

December 2, 2015

In response to decades of increased incidents of adulteration and fraud in the Italian hard cheese category, U.S. hard cheese leader Arthur Schuman Inc. (ASI) announced the creation of the industry's first trust mark for quality assurance.

Strengthened Organic Standards

Federal advisory board approves OTA petitions to tighten organic standards

November 12, 2015

Rarely has so much been on the plates of the 15 volunteers charged with deciding what organic producers and processors can have in their toolbox.

The Future of Genetically Engineered Foods

Several initiatives have the potential to shape product labeling and claims related to genetically engineered ingredients

Steven B. Steinborn Leigh Barcham

September 25, 2015

Several significant developments have the potential to shape the types of claims that producers make about the genetically engineered (GE) content of their foods.

Innovative Ways to Develop Achievable Dietary Guidelines

Leading food, health and nutrition experts call for dietary guidelines that lead to greater consumer understanding and adoption

May 29, 2015

The average consumer meets at least 70 percent of the dietary guidelines for the recommended intake for dairy, fruit, grains, proteins, and vegetables on just seven days of the year, or 2 percent of the time, annually.

An update on the latest developments in genetically modified organisms

GMO Update

One doesn’t have to be a political or legal expert to understand the latest developments in genetically modified organisms, but it could help

Tom Vierhile

May 13, 2015

Although more than 60 countries require disclosure of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on product labels—including all countries in the EU—the US currently does not.

Attune Foods Commits to USDA Organic Certification

All Attune brands will be organic certified and GMO-free by 2017

March 12, 2015

Attune Foods, LLC, makers of granola, cereal and snacks, announced that all of the products sold under its umbrella of brands will be Non-GMO Project Verified and/or USDA Organic Certified by the end of 2016.

FDA Rules for Menu, Labeling, Vending

Two of the lesser-known provisions of the 2010 Affordable Care Act require that chain restaurants list calories on menus

Steven B. Steinborn Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor

February 17, 2015

Two of the lesser-known provisions of the 2010 Affordable Care Act require that chain restaurants list calories on menus and menu boards; and that calories also be declared for foods sold in vending machines.