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Kale rejoins the 'Dirty Dozen' list of pesticide-contaminated produce
More than 90% of samples of the leafy green, along with strawberries, apples, cherries, spinach and nectarines, tested positive for two or more pesticides, according to the Environmental Working Group.
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Fast-growing chickens presents texture issue for the industry
Poultry producers are finding some birds have woody breasts, akin to chewing leather, or squishy fillets known as "spaghetti meat." It could take several years to solve the problem.
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Study links 'tobacco tactics' with marketing unhealthy products to kids
Despite signing a pledge to urge healthier eating in their ads, researchers found food and beverage companies have used techniques once popular with R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris to boost sales.
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Thirstie partners with AB InBev venture and raises $7M in funding
The partnership with the world's largest brewer will allow consumers to buy pods directly from Drinkworks.com to make beverages such as Stella Artois Cider or a Long Island iced tea on a machine at home.
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Impulse snack purchases decline as shopping goes online
Research from Euromonitor International found changing purchase behavior and in-store meal options make food companies scramble for new strategies.
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Study: Sugar-sweetened drinks increase risk of death
Beverages like soda represent the largest source of the added sweetener in Americans' diets, even though consumption has reduced in the last decade.
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Why Hormel launched a meal kit for consumers with swallowing disorders
The company says the new line under the Thick & Easy brand are a big quality of life improvement for the millions of adults with dysphagia.
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Industry leaders push for more stringent safety measures to protect US produce
After a pair of E. coli outbreaks in lettuce were tied to contaminated water in 2018, some panelists at the National Food Policy Conference questioned whether the FDA was moving fast enough to prevent another occurrence.
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'Lackluster' third-party organic certifier process hurting the popular food, report finds
The Cornucopia Institute said poor federal oversight of third-party reviewers has resulted in "factory farms" dominating the $50-billion organic marketplace.
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New Chobani Incubator class places an emphasis on diversity
In the latest group of startups working with the Greek yogurt giant, 75% have an underrepresented minority founder and 63% have a female founder.
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Constellation in advanced talks to sell wine brands
CNBC said E. & J. Gallo Winery, which specializes in low-to-mid-range brands, is reportedly interested in labels including Clos du Bois, Mark West, Arbor Mist and Cooks.
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Coca-Cola pledges $5.4M in recycling grants to 'fix' the system
The bulk of the money will go toward a curbside education program in Atlanta that will be run by The Recycling Partnership. Other target cities include Boston, Houston and Orlando.
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Mars uses new look to double down on doing good
The classic confectioner's new packaging and mission places more emphasis on the causes the company champions.
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Safety, cuts in sugar and salt use among top food priorities in 2019
Officials from the FDA, consumer groups and the industry gathered in Washington this week as changing consumer tastes and eating habits impact the space.
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ColumnLeftovers: Elmhurst launches hemp creamer; Triscuit cracks into clusters
The company that ditched its cows to follow the plant-based trend creates a way for people to enjoy their morning beverage with hemp and sugar, and functional coffee gets supercharged with vitamins.
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Tyson uses DNA to trace beef through the supply chain
Customers of Tyson Fresh Meat can now trace select products back to the ranch of origin by asking the company to run a test.
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Growpacker's new cannabis incubator launches with Ceria as its first brand
California is the new testing ground for big investment in the space as the co-packing giant plans to get brands into its large recreational use market.
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Kind asks FDA to restrict nutrient claims to food with health-promoting ingredients
The current regulation examines the quantity of a nutrient and not the quality, which the snacks company says "enables food marketers to put these claims on unhealthy products."
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Survey: 53% of consumers motivated to purchase by 'natural' claim
The online survey from Label Insight asked 1,000 adults which loosely regulated claims would be more likely to influence their choices.
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Nestlé and Mondelez double down on plan to eliminate deforestation
The companies joined West African governments and 31 other businesses to help protect the cocoa supply chain that is important for food production and local economies.
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Functional foods attract health-conscious consumers
Kerry found a balanced diet is seen as the top way to proactively manage health, and nearly two-thirds of people want added benefits from what they eat and drink.
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USDA launches campaign to simplify nutrition planning
The department said Start Simple with MyPlate was designed to give consumers ideas and tips on the five food groups so they can easily incorporate them and improve their health.
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Why a potato-based color is making bright reds especially sweet
Chr. Hansen commercialized the Hansen sweet potato, which it said shows promise as a natural and vibrant alternative to carmine and artificial food colors.
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Why DuPont is expanding its plant-based protein nugget line
Demand for convenient and nutrient packed snacks and bars is only going to continue, analysts say.
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Kraft Heinz considering sale of Breakstone's business
Talk about divestiture of the dairy brand, which CNBC said could generate as much as $400 million, comes a few weeks after the CPG giant was reportedly weighing a sale of its Maxwell House coffee line.
