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FDA Releases Human Food Program 2026 Priorities

Priorities include reviewing food additives, reducing diet-related chronic disease through nutrition and preventing microbiological contamination in food.

IAFNS Develops Principles to Guide Classifying Foods Based on Processing, Formulation

GNT Releases Gather Together Report, Reveals Power of Bold Color

New GNT Report Reveals Power of Color in Food

Koia Enters into Clean Protein with Launch of Protein Pop

Registration Open for USDA’s 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum

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Registration Open for USDA’s 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum

The event will take place Feb. 19-20 at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va., and all forum sessions will be livestreamed on a virtual platform.

FDA Reports Increased Efficiency in Imported Product Reviews with New ImportShield Program

In four months, the program, which aims to modernize how the FDA reviews imported products, increased processing speed by 66%, boosted monthly volume capacity by 33% and reduced staff hours by 20%, saving about 3,388 hours each month, according to the agency.

USDA Accepting Applications for 1890 National Scholars Program

The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program aims to encourage students at the Congressionally created 1890 land-grant universities to pursue careers in food, agriculture and natural resource sciences. The deadline to apply is March 8.

Ambrosia Collective to Introduce Solar Foods' Solein Protein Powder to U.S. Consumers

The mustard-colored novel protein powder is made by fermenting naturally occurring microbes with air and electricity, according to Solar Foods.

FDA Seeks Comments to Improve Gluten Ingredient Disclosure in Foods

The FDA said it is taking action as a first step to improve transparency in disclosures of ingredients that impact certain health conditions, such as gluten for those with celiac disease, and other established food allergens.

USDA Awards More Than $11 Million to Support U.S Dairy Industry

The Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives grant program will support small and mid-sized dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing and distribution of dairy products.