Key Takeaways News in Brief Could Giving Milk a Longer Shelf Life Reduce Food Waste? The dairy industry has seen its fair share of disruptors. Now, an Australian food company has made fresh milk that can last for 60 days. Emily Moon
Footnotes From the Archives News in Brief The USDA Will Release a Final Rule on Labeling GMO Foods A rule requiring companies to disclose genetically modified ingredients is being finalized this week. Emily Moon
Footnotes From the Archives News in Brief Why Do We Keep Having E. Coli Outbreaks? The new, wide-ranging warning about romaine lettuce illustrates gaps in the government's ability to oversee food safety. Francie Diep
News in Brief The FDA and the USDA Partner to Improve Food Safety The outlined agreement emphasizes collaboration on common interests to improve food safety and to provide more information to Americans on products they purchase from store shelves. Candace Butera
News in Brief Even the People Inside the System Agree: It’s a Real Headache This is a rough representation of how food oversight should work, but with so many different agencies involved,… Pacific Standard Staff
News in Brief Spoiler Alert Millions of containers, thousands of ships, hundreds of scientists, 30 laws, 15 federal agencies, and we still can’t… Pacific Standard Staff
Social Justice Good Intentions Always in Season at Farmers Markets Although shopping at the farmers market may or may not reduce your carbon footprint, these community bazaars offer benefits beyond efficiency. Elisabeth Best
Economics Not Playing Chicken AVMA president responds in the debate on the use of extra-label antibiotics in poultry. Miller-McCune Readers
Economics Leaving No Leaf Untracked for Food Safety Industry responds to produce safety scares with a tracking system from farm to fork. Frank Nelson
Environment From Sewage to Artichokes Wastewater recycling and other water-efficiency programs are saving aquifers and helping a famed produce industry thrive. Julia Griffin