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North American plastic recycling increases to pre-pandemic levels
A new report shows more than five billion pounds of post-consumer plastic was acquired for recycling in 2021.
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USDA drops $40 million for more innovative, climate-smart agriculture
Crops need nutrients just like we do. The USDA is investing in projects that promote soil health and climate change challenges.
FDA keeps working on food labels and dietary guidance
Though Americans seems to refuse to eat healthy, the FDA has relentless persistence to help people make responsible food choices.
FDA supports salt substitutes to reduce sodium intake
Chronic diseases such as hypertension are linked to a high sodium intake. The FDA proposed changes to its salt standards so that food manufacturers can use salt substitutes and lower the sodium content in processed food.
USDA invests $50 million in school nutrition
It’s hard for kids to eat healthy at school when they have limited options. The USDA is awarding grants to help improve student meals and nutrition education.
FDA wants $7.2 billion to enhance programs and oversight
How much money does it take to convince Americans to eat healthy? The FDA seeks funds to invest in better oversight of food safety and labeling, animal food safety, cosmetics regulations and labeling, and medical product safety.
FDA drafts new labeling for plant-based milk alternatives
Confused about the different types of plant-based milk alternatives out there? The FDA drafted new labeling guidance for industry to help make things easier on consumers.
Food and nutrition
FDA keeps working on food labels and dietary guidance
March 24, 2023
Though Americans seems to refuse to eat healthy, the FDA has relentless persistence to help people make responsible food choices.
FDA supports salt substitutes to reduce sodium intake
March 24, 2023
Chronic diseases such as hypertension are linked to a high sodium intake. The FDA proposed changes to its salt standards so that food manufacturers can use salt substitutes and lower the sodium content in processed food.
FDA wants $7.2 billion to enhance programs and oversight
March 9, 2023
How much money does it take to convince Americans to eat healthy? The FDA seeks funds to invest in better oversight of food safety and labeling, animal food safety, cosmetics regulations and labeling, and medical product safety.
FDA drafts new labeling for plant-based milk alternatives
February 22, 2023
Confused about the different types of plant-based milk alternatives out there? The FDA drafted new labeling guidance for industry to help make things easier on consumers.