USDA plans big cuts to food bank, school food programs: What to know
States were notified that the USDA had cut funding to the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, the School Nutrition Association says.
USDA cuts $1B in local food purchasing funds. How Florida will be affected
Florida school partners were slated to receive an estimated $42,583,882 in 2025 from the LFS program. Meanwhile, the state ...
RFK Jr. poised for awkward face-to-face with food companies
Everything from seed oils and banning certain food additives to front-of-pack nutrition labels is potentially up for discussion.
RFK Jr. wants to eliminate FDA’s controversial food additive program. Here’s why that matters
It’s time to revamp the FDA’s “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, program that allows companies to add untested ...
USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.
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Food Is Medicine In The US: A National Survey Of Public Perceptions Of Care, Practices, And Policies
Food Is Medicine interventions, which incorporate nutrition-related services in medical care as part of a care plan to prevent or treat disease, can advance nutrition security, health, and equity. But ...
Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh Brace for Upcoming Food Reductions as Aid Agencies Cut Funding
Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a U.S. decision to cut food rations by half ...
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USDA cuts $1B in local food purchasing funds. How Florida will be affected
In 2024, The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ... local school and food bank programs amount to over $1 billion, according to Politico. The School Nutrition Association ...
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RFK Jr. drops threat on major food corporations — and shoppers may soon see the impact
"We look forward to continued engagement ... to support public health, build consumer trust and promote consumer choice." RFK ...
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USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
director of nutrition services at the Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona. "It wasn't just about keeping food costs low — it meant supporting your community and your local farmers in ...
Texas Senate passes bills on AI-generated porn, mandating labels on some foods school safety funding, judicial pay raises
"With the proliferation of AI-generated pornography, steps must be taken to protect Texans, and specifically children, from ...