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USDA modifies sugar guidelines — but only for children under 2

The recommendations continue to highlight the need for moderation

January 13, 2021

The USDA recently released new 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. For the candy industry, the parts that stand out relate to added sugars.

USDA AMS seeks national bioengineered food disclosure standard

May 10, 2018

USDA AMS is seeking comment on the proposed final rule related to labeling requirements for GMOs, or bioengineered foods.

USDA chief visits Lindt USA headquarters

U.S. Secretary Sonny Perdue discussed economic growth with Lindt execs, NCA.

Alyse Thompson

September 1, 2017

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue toured Lindt USA’s headquarters in Stratham, N.H. Thursday to experience firsthand the economic impact that the confectionery industry has on the state and national economy.

Avian flu cases suspected in Alabama, poultry shows and sales shut down

March 17, 2017

Until further notice, Alabama has now banned exhibiting or selling chickens or any type of birds together. This includes regional and county fairs, live bird markets, auctions, swap meets, festivals, and flea markets.

USDA confirms highly pathogenic bird flu in Tennessee commercial flock

March 7, 2017

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza (HPAI) of North American wild bird lineage in a commercial chicken breeder flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Steviva Ingredients earns organic certification

January 13, 2017

Steviva Ingredients, makers of all-natural sweeteners and sweetening systems, announced it has earned organic certification under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) for its Portland SQF Level 2 manufacturing facility.

Lindt, WCF give fine-flavor cocoa research a boost in Ecudaor

The World Cocoa Foundation, Lindt & Sprungli, and USDA Agricultural Research Service join forces to support fine-flavor cocoa research in Ecudaor.

Crystal Lindell

March 27, 2013

SPCL's research is focused on understanding the genetic diversity of Ecuador's Nacional type cocoa varieties and how they differ from other varieties grown throughout South America and the Caribbean.

Drought worsens, crops are damaged, food prices may soar

July 20, 2012

Forecasters say there’s a heat dome over the Corn Belt, and soybean prices are nearing record totals. Food inflation fears and fuel worries continue. The drought is affecting 55% of the land mass in the lower 48 states.

Food additive regulation changes are proposed regarding use of folic acid in corn masa flour

June 15, 2012

A joint petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of folic acid in corn masa flour has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration by Gruma Corp., the Spina Bifida Association, the March of Dimes Foundation, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Royal DSM N.V. and the National Council of La Raza.

USDA foresees larger corn harvest

May 24, 2012

A record corn forecast made corn prices plunge after the government predicted corn production would rise this summer. Thus, consumers could see some relief from higher food prices by late fall, if the latest crop forecast holds up.