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WTO to rule on origin labeling row

20-Nov-2009 - initially filed a complaint with the WTO over the rules in December, but shelved it to see how the Obama

Senate panel approves food safety bill

19-Nov-2009 - because of the legislative log-jam triggered by the ongoing debate on President Obama’s healthcare reforms

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Siddiqui defends against anti-organic accusations

05-Nov-2009 - The Obama administration’s choice for chief agricultural negotiator at the stalled Doha talks has ... The Obama administration’s choice for chief agricultural negotiator at the stalled Doha talks has

Action groups slam Siddiqui nomination

04-Nov-2009 - , and has years of experience in food, agriculture and biotechnology issues, was picked as Obama’s choice

FDA chief calls for stronger food safety bill

23-Oct-2009 - Obama in March. Access to records However, Hamburg criticized the Senate bill – the Food Safety

Canada asks WTO to settle US food origin labeling dispute

08-Oct-2009 - initially filed a complaint with the WTO over the rules in December, but shelved it to see how the Obama

USDA unites with FDA on new food safety rules

07-Oct-2009 - procedures. When President Obama promised to streamline food safety operations earlier this year, many

President Obama endorses US soda tax plan

01-Oct-2009 - President Obama endorses US soda tax plan ... President Barack Obama has lent his support for a soda tax which could benefit children’s health ... President Barack Obama has lent his support for a soda tax which could benefit children’s health ... Obama told the publication Men’s Health recently: "I actually think it's an idea that we with the President: “President Obama is exactly right when he say kids are drinking too much soda. Soda is dirt cheap ... soda tax, Obama

Judge rules against Monsanto’s GM sugar beets

23-Sep-2009 - Kimbrell said: “This court decision is a wakeup call for the Obama USDA that they will not be allowed

National Organic Program to undergo independent audit

10-Aug-2009 - and regulations.” Hoodes said: "We think the USDA and the entire Obama Administration have sent a clear

US food safety bill enters final lap

19-Nov-2009 - Obama’s healthcare reforms. The panel also omitted a clause that would charge food firms $500 a year

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Michelle Obama takes ‘moderate’ approach to diet

10-Sep-2009 - Michelle Obama takes ‘moderate’ approach to diet ... American women are looking to Michelle Obama for tips on diet and fitness, as the first lady ... American women are looking to Michelle Obama for tips on diet and fitness, as the first lady ... , based on an interview with Mrs Obama on how she stays in shape. Amongst the tips provided ... Obama

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New proposals represent shift in food safety strategy, FDA

03-Aug-2009 - of President Obama’s Food Safety Working Group.” said Vilsack. Shift in strategy Vilsack and Sebelius

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Transparency meeting: What’s behind FDA enforcement, asks industry

24-Jun-2009 - on the agency’s activities. As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to government

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EU milk farmers maintain quota cut-calls

29-May-2009 - -based rural lobby group has accused President Obama’s government of acting alongside Europe as ‘evil twins

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Fonterra launches Obama dairy deal criticism

27-May-2009 - Fonterra launches Obama dairy deal criticism ... Obama’s government of acting along with Europe as ‘evil twins’ by reverting to subsidised protection

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Packaging solutions for climate change

08-Apr-2009 - Obama has pledged to support a climate change plan and governments from around the world will meet

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Obama’s veg plots point the way to healthy eating and more

30-Mar-2009 - Obama’s veg plots point the way to healthy eating and more ... and retailers. Last week Michelle Obama, aided by local school children, dug up a patch of the South . But there will be no beets - apparently the President does not like them. Mrs Obama’s not-so-secret garden is a ... organic, Obama, healthy eating, fruit and vegetables

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Guest article

What Obama means for functional foods and supplements: Part II

20-Mar-2009 - What Obama means for functional foods and supplements: Part II ... After weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiating, President Obama has named Margaret Hamburg ? The clues come from President Obama himself. On March 14, 2009, in a radio speech, he stated: “There

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