A handful of key Democrats are angling for MAHA support as the coalition’s alliance with MAGA is increasingly strained.

California launches another MAHA-aligned law… just don’t call it MAHA. Meanwhile in Washington, the MAHA Summit is under fire over its corporate sponsors.

Food issues are getting more attention in the FDA-verse these days. Meanwhile, questions about Overton’s independence and loyalty loom large over this nomination.

The school nutrition update is now facing a protracted timeline. Senate HELP to hear from FDA nominee Heidi Overton. Plus, MAHA Summit set for D.C. next week.

What farm bill and food safety politics tell us about our deteriorating legislative branch.

Can Mitch McConnell save the farm bill? Abbott to pay $385 million in DOJ infant formula settlement. Plus, RFK Jr. to appear at organic industry conference.

Kennedy is all in on MAGA as he takes his MAHA pitch to voters on the campaign trail.

We don’t know enough about botulism in infant formula — a new report lays out the research gaps. President Donald Trump’s ‘pro-rancher’ executive orders get mixed reviews.

How the president’s plan to import more beef has pissed off ranchers, confused consumers and poured gasoline on a long-running fight over meat labeling in the U.S.

Kennedy pivots to food message on the campaign trail. Spotlight on the Trump administration’s cuts to cyclospora research. Plus, Trump’s beef moves continue to spark ire.

What I’ve learned running an independent media startup — and why journalism matters for all of us.

Top Trump administration officials have changed their tune on reforming school meals: It’s not easy – it’s hard. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defends beef import policy. Plus, are SNAP restric...

What we know about timing for defining ultra-processed foods and GRAS reform. Farm bill pushback. Plus, the cyclospora outbreak turns deadly.

Consumers are feeling bad vibes about the state of food safety in the U.S., and moving away from fresh produce as Trump administration pushes ‘Eat real food’ message.

The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee has some pressing questions for the CEO of Taylor Farms as the U.S. faces a worsening surge of cyclospora cases.

The U.S. continues to be in the middle of an unprecedented food safety disaster with reported cyclospora cases nearing 12,000 nationwide.

Setting the record straight on what we know and don’t know about the rapidly unfolding, massive cyclospora outbreak(s) in the U.S. Plus, school meals rule heads to OMB.

Federal health officials are reportedly investigating Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell as a likely source of surging cyclospora cases in the U.S. There’s still a lot we don’t know.

We’re still flying blind as cyclospora cases rise nationwide, but Michigan officials are now naming a prime suspect in the outbreak. Plus, FDA warns infant formula makers to better scrutinize their su...

Some 2,000 people have been sickened with cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a parasite that’s becoming increasingly common in the U.S.

Policies that once appeared imminent may be on a longer track. Plus, another case added to botulism outbreak.

Food industry groups and others are finding success fighting MAHA in the courts. Things are getting a lot harder on Capitol Hill.

Why dozens of states could be on the hook for more than $9 billion in the coming years to keep SNAP running — and what’s at stake.

Judge rules USDA exceeded authority allowing states to restrict SNAP purchases. Nara Organics used the same whole milk supplier as ByHeart. Senate farm bill not expected to delay SNAP costs for states...

Government data shows adult obesity may have begun declining in the U.S. before Trump took office – and now we’re fully in our GLP-1 era.

What to know about the Nara Organics formula recall and what comes next. Kennedy launches GetActive.gov. And a new report looks at how to cut added sugar for kids.

Will they, won’t they? Speculation mounts about when and how the federal government will define ultra-processed foods.

Why the American Diabetes Association’s annual meeting is in the headlines. Plus, the latest on screwworm in the U.S.

The vibe shift against UPF ratchets up. MAHA wins big in Iowa. The Trump admin’s food policy agenda is on ice. What does it all mean?

Kennedy promotes dietary guidelines as a way to help farmers. Plus, health journal to unveil major UPF research.

You probably haven’t heard of Todd Wagner, but he’s increasingly having a big impact in food policy. Plus, a guide to all the recent episodes of Food Fix’s new podcast American Dish.

Democrats and USDA employees are none too pleased with a Trump administration plan to move FNS outside of Washington. Plus, is Cory Booker pitching Blue MAHA?

We’re experiencing the sharpest drop in SNAP participation in decades — and it’s probably not because the economy is improving.

The FDA’s ‘food guy’ is in charge. What now? MAHA reels as EPA nixes some PFAS limits for water. Sean Spicer touts MAHA’s role in Trump’s 2024 victory.

Making sense of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary’s resignation and what it could mean for food policy.

President Donald Trump cracks jokes about nutrition at a tense moment for MAHA. FDA finalizes post-market food chemical program. Plus, finding consensus on ultra-processed foods.