Food Security: Legislative Efforts to Protect U.S. from ‘Hunger Pandemic’
Hunger rates are “skyrocketing around the world” as the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is moving many people into poverty.
USDA Withdraws Proposal that Would Increase Poultry Line Speeds
The move reverses a Trump-era plan, and comes with both criticism and support from the food industry
England Proposes Gene Editing for Plants, Livestock
Legislative change could follow within two years.
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Exclude Added Sugar, Alcohol Recommendations
The USDA and HHS report omits some suggestions from its advisory committee, but now provides dietary guidance for infants, toddlers, and pregnant and lactating women.
U.K. Updates Guidance on Chilled Meat Shelf Life
The new rules allow food business operators to choose a safe shelf life for specific products in line with their existing food safety management systems