Tag: Usa food policy

In June 2023, the USDA approved the first labels for cell-cultivated chicken, marking a major milestone for lab grown meat in the United States. While this development paved the way for commercial sales, it also raised crucial questions about how this novel product would be identified for consumers. The answer is complex, involving both federal and state-level regulations to ensure transparency.

According to the Food Fortification Initiative, 97% of industrially milled wheat flour in the Americas was fortified as of 2007. But is flour fortified in the USA, and what does this mean for consumers? The process is a key public health initiative that adds essential nutrients back into refined grains to combat widespread deficiencies.