News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) is urging for the immediate passage of the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) in order to expand export markets for the US food industry.
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's plans to place a tax on fast food has been dismissed as a cosmetic exercise to help cover the city's budget deficit, writes Anthony Fletcher.
The American Soybean Association (ASA) has expressed concern that fungicide supplies may be inadequate to control a major outbreak of soybean rust, reports Anthony Fletcher.
Members of Codex fail to reach a decision on the creation of labelling guidelines for genetically modified foods as divisions on biotech foods remain entrenched between the countries.