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FDA's human food program faces challenges in funding, culture

04/03/24 6:25 AM By Rebekah Alvey

To kick off this year’s National Food Policy Conference by the Consumer Federation of America, Jim Jones, deputy commissioner of the FDA's human foods program, updated industry stakeholders and observers on efforts to revamp the agency’s food and nutrition efforts.

Daybreak April 11: FSIS extends comment period on proposed ‘Product of USA’ label

04/11/23 10:00 AM By Bill Tomson, Jacqui Fatka, Steve Davies, and Lydia Johnson

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is extending the comment period on its proposed rule for a voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claim on meat until June 11 after receiving requests from the North American Meat Institute and the government of Canada.

Daybreak Oct. 17: Kroger-Albertsons deal likely will face federal scrutiny

10/17/22 10:00 AM By Bill Tomson, Steve Davies, Philip Brasher, and Noah Wicks

Kroger’s proposed purchase of Albertsons for $24.6 billion would create one of the largest food retailers in the country and, based on past experience, is likely to be scrutinized by federal regulators.

Agri-Pulse Daybreak for March 15, 2017

03/15/17 8:52 AM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Mar. 15, 2017 - Farmers and ranchers are making sure that the White House and Capitol Hill know that they are worried about President Trump’s trade policy.

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04.12.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 12, 2024: Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., on farm bill, biofuels, and cattle markets

Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer sits on the Senate Agriculture Committee. She has been a strong supporter of biofuels and says the Biden administration is missing a key resource when looking to lower carbon emissions. She also discusses the importance of passing legislation aimed at bringing more transparency to cattle markets.

Then, Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association and Ben Prochazka with the Electrification Coalition join to discuss the impact of biofuels and electric vehicles on the economy.

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