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Obama signs bill requiring labeling of GMO foods
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that will require labeling of genetically modified ingredients for the first time.
Jul 30, 2016
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Genetically modified foods and the fight
It's a food fight in Congress over genetically modified foods.
Jul 5, 2016
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Senate effort to block food labeling of modified food stalls
Senate Republican efforts to stop mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods have stalled.
Mar 16, 2016
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Food industry looks to Congress as GMO labeling law nears
The food industry is pressuring Congress to act before the state of Vermont requires food labels for genetically modified ingredients.
Feb 4, 2016
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Consumers' response to food safety risks are altered due to prior commitment and preference
With the globalization of our food supply, food safety issues are a major concern for both public health and for the food industry. Media and industry warn consumers of major recalls and problems with food items, but do consumers ...
Nov 24, 2015
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Big Food and public health research
As an obesity researcher I have publicly grappled with the ethics of working with the food industry here on Obesity Panacea for several years. Originally I had always leaned more towards the view of engaging with industry. ...
Aug 14, 2015
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Food industry asks for exemptions to trans fat phase out
Shortening, pie crusts, brownies and microwave popcorn may be partially exempt from a government phase out of artificial trans fats—if the food industry gets its way.
Aug 6, 2015
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Do big food companies control nutrition research?
Corporations cozying up to researchers create massive conflicts of interest. It's an old story when the villain is a pharmaceutical company. But food companies need to make money too, and what better way than funding and ...
Jun 23, 2015
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Trans fat ban tests food companies, bakers
The Jarosch Bakery has been supplying goodies for more than 50 years, winning special renown for its butter cream frosting and for butter cookies with an extra tender texture.
Jun 19, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Property inhibiting growth of bird flu virus discovered in eggs
Eggs are one of the most versatile foods because of their rich nutrient content, and their functional properties can be widely leveraged in the food industry.
May 8, 2015
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