WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The American Institute of Food Industry and Agricultural Biotechnology (ALAIAB), San Jose, Costa Rica, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing reservations about the classification of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). This communication emphasizes the complexity and ambiguity surrounding the existing definitions and potential implications for public health policy. The letter outlines that the NOVA classification system, which more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The American Olive Oil Producers Association, Fresno, and California Olive Oil Council and Olive Oil Commission of California, both of Clovis, have submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's request for information on ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Representing hundreds of American extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) growers and producers, these organizations emphasize that EVOO is critical for promoting health and combating more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The Cranberry Institute (CI), Carver, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the proposed definition of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), emphasizing the need for a nutrient-dense approach in labeling food products. The organization, representing approximately 90% of U.S. cranberry growers, asserts that the designation of certain cranberry products as UPFs could confuse consumers and contradict existing nutrition p more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Demos, New York, has filed a public comment letter in opposition to the Department of Homeland Security's proposal to modify the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program System of Records (SAVE system). The letter argues that the proposed updates, which aim to include verification of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, pose serious risks to voter rights and data privacy. Demos has highlighted that the SAVE system was originally designed to process appli more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The Florida Peanut Producers Association (FPPA), Marianna, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing concerns over the definitions of ultra-processed foods. The letter follows a Request for Information on this topic published by the Food and Drug Administration on July 25, 2025, which has raised critical discussions surrounding food classifications. In the letter, the FPPA emphasize more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- IDARE LLC, Houston, Texas has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce providing input on the agency's Full-Stack AI Export Program established under Executive Order 14320. With annual revenues between $1 million and $2 million and a team of 20 to 50 employees, the company specializes in developing and exporting advanced artificial intelligence (AI) platforms aimed at sectors including Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Government, and Healthcare. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership & Policy Committee, Indianapolis, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing recent discussions surrounding the classification of ultra-processed foods (UPF). The ISA emphasizes the importance of clarity in defining UPF, arguing that an overly broad classification could unfairly group nutritionally beneficial products with less healthy foods. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Meals on Wheels America, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the report on Ultra-Processed Foods and their impact on older adults. The organization represents numerous community-based nutrition programs dedicated to combating hunger and social isolation among seniors through meal delivery services. The organization highlights that the number of older adults consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has inc more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The National Sorghum Producers (NSP), Lubbock, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasizing the importance of establishing a clear and science-based definition of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in light of the agencies' joint Request for Information (RFI) on this topic. According to NSP, the current landscape of UPF definitions is marked by a lack of scientific consensus and n more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Perrigo, Dublin, Ireland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for the exemption of specific nutrition products from the agency's definition of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). The company emphasizes the significance of these products in public health and their distinct regulatory paths. In its letter, Perrigo strongly supports the FDA's initiative, which, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), seeks t more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The TekStart Group, Burlington, Canada, has expressed support for the U.S. Department of Commerce's American AI Exports Program in a public comment letter. The initiative is designed to enhance investment in artificial intelligence technologies and promote collaborative efforts in the U.S. supply chain, particularly welcoming foreign entities like TekStart to participate as active partners. TekStart's participation emphasizes its dual role as both a supplier to U.S. manu more ST