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In late September, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the department’s Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) proposed rule changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA’s formal press release summarized the announcement by stating that the changes proposed…

Coverage of the latest from Capitol Hill, including news on SNAP, safe food supply, drug advertising and more.

Plus, updates on SNAP, farm bill.

The latest out of Washington, DC on the legislative front.

Job cuts impacting federal workers, front-of-packaging label update, SNAP costs shifting to states and more legislative news.

A change that is strongly supported by food trade associations, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in late March that the agency intends to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months. You may recall from my prior commentaries on this subject that the Food…

The latest developments in legislation on Capitol Hill.

Updates from Washington on the Farm Bill, Country of Origin Labeling, tariffs and the Food Safety Summit.

Fiscal deadlines loom, a year to go on food traceability, 2025 dietary guidelines now available, and more.

News out of Washington, including the latest farm bill update, FDA developments, and a new salmonella rule for poultry.

What to expect from the White House next year when the first-ever convicted felon becomes president of the United State.

FTC will launch an inquiry into high food prices; FDA to hold major meeting to look into assessment of chemicals in food; and more legislative news.

Update on the latest Farm Bill news, the phase-out of plastics by the U.S. government, USDA's launch of a new program under the Healthy Food Financing Initiative to increase access to healthy foods in underserved communities and other legislative developments.

Plus, updates on the Food Traceability Enhancement Act, reducing food waste, the FDA reorganization, and more.

Barry Scher reports on the latest farm bill news, plus House majority plans, bans on lab-grown meat and new school meal standards.

Updates on recent legislative action on the Hill, news about a food allergy breakthrough and more.

A busy month on Capitol Hill.

What to expect from Congress during this legislative session.

What to expect in 2024.

Legislation to expect in 2024 and beyond

Retail food industry welcomes Fed's proposal to lower debit card fees.

Credit Card Swipe Fees Back in the News

Credit Card Swipe Fees Back In The News

Enhancing Competition And Protecting Consumers

It May Be Payback Time

Standardizing Food Date Labels

SNAP Issues Are Still A Work In Progress

FDA Continues Along Road To Restructuring

GOP Chaos And What’s Next

118th Congress Convenes

Hectic Lame Duck Session Occurring

White House Plans To Combat Hunger, Encourage Healthier Eating

Midterms Are Weeks Away

Lowering Credit Card Fees

Summer Break And Fall Elections

FDA Launches New Dietary Supplement Initiative

White House To Host Major Food Conference

Hold On To Your Wallet

Is Your Business “Recall Ready”?