Report: Produce sales wilt despite growing desire for organics

The United Fresh Produce Association found eight of the 10 vegetable categories, including tomatoes and peppers, fell despite lower prices.

By Caitlin Mannering • June 29, 2017

Hampton Creek to enter the clean meat business

The startup best known for its vegan condiments and desserts said it plans to sell clean meat products before the end of 2018.

By Megan Poinski • June 28, 2017

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

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Memphis Meats scientist: The world is ready for clean meat

A company executive said the lab-based protein will attract consumers because it's bacteria-free, animal-friendly and environmentally sustainable.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 27, 2017

Wellness trends moving consumers away from sugar

The market for sugar alternatives is expanding as consumers are becoming more health and environmentally cautious.

By Eleanor Patrick • June 26, 2017

Study: Measures of food waste are 'overstated' and potentially consequential

Researchers say various estimates on the amount of wasted food worldwide are inconsistent. However that doesn't discount food waste as a major industry issue. 

By Cody Boteler • June 21, 2017

Keurig brews up plan to make K-cups 100% recyclable by 2020

The eco-friendly move could reduce the coffee maker's environmental footprint and raise consumer acceptance.

By Sandy Skrovan • June 14, 2017

Could grassfed beef become mainstream?

It accounts for less than 1% of U.S. consumption, but it has huge potential among consumers seeking natural, organic, more sustainable, healthier and animal-friendly foods.

By Christopher Doering • June 9, 2017

Increasing demand for organic produce could pressure grocers

There are concerns about tight supplies and price hikes as more retailers carry the products to meet growing consumer interest.

By Sandy Skrovan • June 9, 2017

Fishpeople raises $12M to grow its sustainable seafood business

The company buys abundant fish and sells it at grocery stores with information on each package including the captain who caught it and where it came from.

By Megan Poinski • June 7, 2017

Wal-Mart's blockchain traceability project shows promise for food safety

The new system reveals a product’s journey to the shelf in a matter of seconds rather than days.

By Jeff Wells • June 2, 2017

'Shape-shifting' pasta could reduce packaging cost and waste, but will consumers eat it?

MIT researchers have developed a gelatin-based, flat pasta that transforms into 3-D shapes when it comes in contact with liquid. 

By Caroline Macdonald • May 26, 2017

Tyson commits to reduce carbon emissions and conserve water

The meat giant has teamed with the World Resource Institute to develop science-based sustainability targets and implement best practices along each stage of its supply chain. 

By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017

Can Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat convince carnivores to eat plant-based meats?

Replicating the beef hamburger has been a slow process as researchers work to find the perfect taste, texture and appearance for the popular food item.

By Christopher Doering • May 22, 2017

'Sustainable Living' brands dominate Unilever's growth in 2016

Products such as Ben & Jerry's, Dove and Hellmann's embracing this mantra are growing 50% faster than the rest of the company's businesses.

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 19, 2017

Ethical shopping goes mobile with HowGood's updated app

The mobile app gives shoppers access to ratings for more than 200,000 products based on environmental sustainability, treatment of employees and animal welfare standards.

By Caroline Macdonald • May 11, 2017

Hy-Vee stores to carry sushi that is now 100% sustainable

The Midwestern grocer uses seafood in its fresh-made Nori Sushi bars and Hy-Vee Market Grille caught in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017

FDA gets $3M to educate consumers on GMOs

Under this campaign, consumers will learn about the environmental, nutritional, food safety, economic and humanitarian impacts of the products, which will bear a mandatory label soon.

By Keith Loria • May 9, 2017

Startup introduces 'Internet of Groceries' to push sales while reducing waste

Wasteless has developed a real-time tracking solution for grocery stores to adjust product pricing based on expiration dates.

By Kristin Musulin • May 8, 2017

General Mills seeks patent for high protein oats

The cereal maker could use the new variety to develop grain-based products that are less likely to oxidize and contain a better flavor profile with a longer shelf life.

By Caroline Macdonald • May 4, 2017

Consumers still bug out about eating insects – even processed ones

Researchers from Wageningen University in The Netherlands asked 2,654 consumers about the critters and found only half were willing to try them.

By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2017

Conagra employees save more than $5M through sustainability efforts

The company's annual initiative, which recognizes workers for developing environmentally friendly policies, has saved $232 million since 2009.

By Keith Loria • May 1, 2017

SoCal Whole Foods installs high-tech, energy saving battery

The store is the first to install the Axiom Energy Refrigeration Battery, which can protect food from spoilage during power outages and cut a store's peak electricity usage by up to 40%.

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 27, 2017

Giant Eagle gets chainwide sustainability certification

All of the Midwest chain's stores have completed the course that helps them quantify and reduce their electric and water uses and waste output.

By Keith Loria • April 26, 2017

Organic board wants more input before voting on hydroponic crops

After contentious debates on whether soil is needed to produce the more expensive fruits and vegetables, members felt more voices would benefit the policymaking process.

By Keith Loria • April 25, 2017

Wegmans strengthens product packaging by using less paper and plastic

Since 2015, the grocer has saved more than 6 million pounds of plastic by embracing mineral fillers as well as renewable and recycled materials.

By Keith Loria • April 24, 2017