Sustainability: Page 51
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How increased consumer demand for organics is shaping the retail landscape
The certified chemical-free food is growing at a double-digit clip, encouraging more retailers to carry these items in their stores.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Sustainable seafood: Why grocers should embrace unusual fish varieties
Cheap, bottom-feeding fish varieties are swimming their way into the retail space.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
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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How manufacturers are getting on trend with imperfect and plant-based foods
Beverage design and development firm Mattson found that perception and definition of food is changing — and tending toward what's seen as "wholesome and real."
By Keith Loria • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What's fair? How food prices are set — and taken advantage of
After poultry price-fixing claims led to lawsuits and a new index, more attention is being paid to how commodity costs are decided.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Study: Customers ready to buy healthier food
According to NPD's top health trends for 2017, consumers are interested in appearing to live a healthy lifestyle, which starts with what they eat.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Hy-Vee swims along with sustainable tuna trend
The retailer plans to not just make sure the seafood in its private-label tuna can be verified, but it also wants to better protect fishing areas and reduce by-catches.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Fresh opportunities for growth: How grocery stores can leverage the perimeter
Departments like produce, meats, dairy and prepared foods are driving sales growth at U.S. grocery stores — and the trend shows no sign of slowing down.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 1, 2017 -
How do bag taxes impact grocery shopping?
Looking at many other cities that have made similar moves, Chicago's new 7-cent tax is not likely to bring much change to shopper behavior.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Food-X names 8 start-ups for its fifth cohort
Each company will receive $50,000 in an effort to change the culture of the food or beverage space.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Report: Climate change will take a bite out of crop yields
A new study claims corn, soybeans and wheat could be reduced by as much as half by the year 2100.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Moo-ve over milk: Dairy alternatives are becoming more prevalent
Many consumers say vegan alternatives to beverages, cheese and desserts taste just as good, are better for them, and benefit the environment.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Global food and beverage brands have a FReSH take on sustainability
Kellogg, PepsiCo, Nestle and more have joined forces to create the Food Reform for Sustainability and Health Program to promote change in global food systems.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 2017 -
New GMO apples could show if QR code labels work
The sliced fruit will feature the smartphone-scannable labeling mark that was approved by the U.S. government last year.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Why packaging innovations are going green
Foam made from mushrooms and plant-based bottles are just a few changes that could disrupt the industry.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Investors go bananas for Barnana with $5.3M in funding
The healthy snack maker uses ugly fruit to keep costs low and promote sustainability.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 19, 2017 -
McCormick named top sustainable food company
Its strategy could be a viable model for producers looking to reduce their environmental impact.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Could duckweed be a new better-for-you ingredient?
The nutrient-rich water weed fits the bill as a plant-based protein alternative.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Will laser marking replace produce stickers?
A number of food retailers in Europe are transitioning to high tech "natural branding."
By Keith Loria • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Will egg exports to South Korea set the stage for more help if bird flu returns?
All duties on U.S. eggs have been waived after the Asian nation culled 30 million hens during an avian influenza epidemic.
By Doug Harris • Jan. 17, 2017 -
USDA
Industry group says slow-growing poultry is too costly
Animal advocates are agitating for slower growing chicken breeds, but this switch could mean big costs for the industry.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 12, 2017 -
How a new USDA certification can increase organic production and supply
Farmers transitioning their land to organic will be able to sell their produce for a higher price during the three-year organic certification period.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Beauty is skin deep, but ugly produce causes much deeper waste issues
A study looks at what causes more food waste: consumer carelessness or the look the industry thinks consumers want?
By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Is Trump the reason for surging agriculture sentiment?
If so, will the enthusiasm keep up in the face of the absence of a USDA nominee and policy proposals?
By Keith Loria • Jan. 11, 2017 -
More consumer interest in sustainability could jolt the food industry
Some are predicting that 2017 will be the beginning of a sustainable food movement that will increase through the years.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 10, 2017 -
HowGood can an in-store rating be? Giant puts it to the test
The rating system — which looks at sustainability, ingredients and labor practices — is coming to all of the chain's stores.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 10, 2017
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