“Food labeling policies continue to evolve across the United States, with both federal and state governments proposing measures to enhance transparency, protect consumers, and address emerging concerns such as sustainability and climate change.
The FDA’s January proposal for mandatory front-of-package nutrition labels has ignited a debate. Advocates argue that prominently displaying the amounts of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar on the front of packaging can steer consumers toward healthier choices. However, industry groups like the Sugar Association and National Milk Producers Federation have raised concerns that the mandate could infringe on First Amendment rights, mislead consumers with incomplete nutritional information, and even allow food manufacturers that use synthetic sweeteners to game the system.”
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April 7, 2026
“In specific guidelines for certain age groups and subpopulations, the new DGA advise to “avoid added sugars during infancy and early childhood” (birth to 4 years) and say “no amount of added sugars is recommended” up to age 11. The DGA provide no evidence to support such extreme recommendations. In fact, the author of the […]
March 22, 2026
"The Feeding the Economy report affirms the vital role food and agriculture play in our nation’s economic resilience and food security. Commercial bakers have long been proud partners to American agriculture, sourcing 85 percent of their core ingredients from domestic farmers....Sponsoring organizations from the food and agriculture industries, who helped make the 2026 study possible, provided commentary on this year’s findings. The full list of sponsoring organizations includes: ...The Sugar Association"
March 10, 2026
"Courtney Gaine, president and CEO of the Sugar Association, a scientific body that supports the U.S. sugar industry, told the USDA Outlook Forum that the school meal standards taking effect next year might prohibit added sugars in kindergarten meals and could significantly restrict them in other grades. That change alone would cut sugar demand by over 130,000 short tons. The industry faces additional pressure from rising GLP-1 weight-loss drug usage, which jumped from 12% in May 2024 to 18% in November 2025, though Gaine cautioned it remains "premature to assess the impact."
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