Government
FDA to consider banning food preservative used in rubber, plasticThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to ban a common food preservative used in rubber, plastic and glue. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said the agency will review butylated… Read More
Government
Trump admin unveils new initiatives to bring ‘real food’ to Americans(The Daily Signal) – Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced new initiatives to encourage Americans to “Eat Real Food.” “I’m happy… Read More
Government
Watch: RFK Jr. uses South Park spoof to showcase new food pyramidTo mark the release of a new food pyramid that encourages Americans to eat more protein and healthy fats, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. turned to a spoof… Read More
Government
‘Eat real food’: HHS announces new nutrition standardsNew nutrition guidelines will reduce chronic disease and save American families around $5,000 annually, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday. “Today, our government… Read More
World
Canada pauses on allowing unlabeled cloned meat in stores, citing public outcryHealth Canada has stopped its plan to permit unlabeled cloned meat on store shelves after facing criticism from consumers, lawmakers and food industry leaders. The agency announced an indefinite pause… Read More
Government
RFK Jr. says new dietary guidelines will end ‘war on saturated fats in this country’Americans should expect new federal dietary guidelines next month, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says. Kennedy recently spoke at the Food Allergy Fund Leadership Forum, saying… Read More
Government
Many companies removing petroleum-based food dyes after HHS, FDA initiativesThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration are working on a national initiative to phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the American food… Read More
Government
RFK Jr. to target highly processed foodsHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says it’s time for America to clearly define what “ultra-processed food” means, and to start doing something about it. HHS and… Read More
Government
Louisiana governor signs ‘Make America Healthy Again’ bill into law(The Center Square) – Gov. Jeff Landry, alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signed a sweeping new law aimed at reshaping how Louisiana regulates food,… Read More
Government
HHS unveils online tool to search for chemical contaminants in food supply(The Center Square) – U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has unveiled an online tool that allows users to search for chemical contaminants in their food… Read More
Biden administration, Inflation
Biden taking added fire as food, shelter, gas get more expensive(The Center Square) – The federal government released its latest inflation data Tuesday, drawing fresh fire for President Joe Biden as the cost of living continues to rise. The U.S. Read More
Economy
Higher prices hit the holiday season as Black Friday approaches(The Center Square) – Americans will pay higher prices for a range of goods and services for the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping this year, and it looks like… Read More
Economy
Thanksgiving meal costs more than ever in Illinois(The Center Square) – It is going to cost more than ever for those Thanksgiving Day dinner staples this year. Illinois shoppers taking part in the 37th annual American Farm… Read More
Local News
Diamond School District to grow, sustain its own food supplyDIAMOND, Mo. – After Diamond School District said goodbye to its food service provider last spring, it’s looking ahead to implement its own, more sustainable option for serving… Read More
Inflation
Food prices rise fastest rate since 1970s(The Center Square) – Despite slowing inflation in July, food prices have continued to rise at historic levels, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. “The food index… Read More
Local News
86th Ozark Empire Fair kicks off this weekSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The 86th Ozark Empire Fair is slated to kick off this Thursday in Springfield at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The fair was initially held in 1937 and… Read More
Economy
Price of Independence Day cookout substantially more than last year(The Center Square) – If you plan on holding a July 4 cookout this weekend, expect to pay a lot more than what you paid for last year’s meal. According… Read More
National
As food prices soar with no end in sight, Americans change habits(The Center Square) – Americans are changing their shopping habits because of soaring food prices. And disruptions in the international farming community have some worried about the food supply heading… Read More
National
Inflation slowed in April, but prices continued their steady increase(The Center Square) – Inflation continued its steady rise in April, when the Consumer Price Index increased 8.3% over last year, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Foreign acquisition of American agricultureThe United States is growing more dependent on foreign nations for necessities, including potentially hostile nations such as China. As we examined last month, 2021 was the 10th straight year… Read More
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