Food fight begins over meat and dairy labels
June 19, 2018, 5:24 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
For some producers, it's not just the name; it's the money.
The USDA's sunny GMO labels don't shine enough light on actual ingredients
May 16, 2018, 11:19 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
New label for 'bioengineered food' doesn't answer basic questions.
'Sell By' and 'Best if Used By' labels could help consumers
February 17, 2017, 3:36 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Food industry groups create standard labels to clear up the confusion.
GMO apples that don't brown arriving in stores
January 19, 2017, 11:57 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
They won't be labeled GMO, but if you follow the clues on the label, you may be able to tell which ones have been genetically modified.
USDA to test online shopping for food stamps
January 10, 2017, 4 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
SNAP recipients in certain states will be able to buy groceries from designated retailers during the 2-year pilot.
Why using food stamps online makes sense
July 6, 2016, 12:12 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
A petition to to the USDA could make affordable, healthy foods easily available to people in food deserts.
What is genetically edited food?
April 19, 2016, 2:37 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The USDA says this method of tampering with a food's genes is not the same as genetically modifying it.
EWG releases its own set of dietary guidelines
January 20, 2016, 7:39 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
On the heels of the government's dietary guidelines, Environmental Working Group releases its own version, free from food industry interference.
You're about to know a lot less about the meat you eat
January 16, 2016, 2:50 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The government no longer requires Country of Origin Labeling on meat, and the USDA has rescinded a grass-fed beef label.
Sugar gets called out in 2016 dietary guidelines (and meat, we're watching you)
January 7, 2016, 12:25 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
And yes, everyone still needs to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Let's feed people instead of landfills
September 18, 2015, 1:25 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
USDA and EPA aim to cut food waste in half. But how will they get that food to the hungry?
Almond milk lawsuit is a reminder to be an educated food consumer
July 27, 2015, 2:11 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The makers of Almond Breeze are being sued for false advertising.
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