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USDA
GMO foods safe, according to FDA official
"We do not believe that there are any questions about safety," an FDA heavyweight said.
By David Oliver • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How new research is changing what we know about maple syrup production
What does the future of maple syrup production look like, with this new research and possible climate change effects?
By David Oliver • Dec. 10, 2014 -
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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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Cargill eyes $1 billion investment in Indonesian poultry, palm oil operations
The move is at least partially tied to a decline in poultry production in China.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Judge rejects restraining order in Oregon; GMO labeling hearing today
The GMO labeling debate continues to heat up.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 9, 2014 -
EU reaches compromise on GMO crops
The deal lets member states opt out of growing GMO crops even when approved by the overall EU.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Whole Foods sued over alleged premature non-GMO almond milk labeling
At issue is the use of non-GMO Project labels before the testing period was complete.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Cargill teams with consultancy to create sustainable cattle management system
The meat processing giant wants to assess the sustainability of its feed lots.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2014 -
GMO vote recount underway in Oregon amid claims of violations
The recount fight is getting as nasty as the election that led to it - with accusations of election law violations by out-of-state interests.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Three companies that win from the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet is back in the news, which is good for some companies.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Hershey considers removing high fructose corn syrup from some products
The chocolate-maker may replace the controversial sweetener with sugar.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Books that food pros should read in 2015
Here's what every food executive, food geek, or just plain foodie should have on his or her holiday list.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Oats prices plummet in good news for Quaker, General Mills
The price of the commodity crop has fallen to a two-year low, and no price recovery is expected in the near term.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Urban farming bigger, more important than previously known, says study
The amount of land dedicated to urban farming now equals the size of the European Union.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Pepsi True attacked by comments, reviews on Amazon
The stevia-flavored drink was yanked from Amazon.com temporarily as the site was inundated with complaints about PepsiCo's environmental record.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2014 -
Oregon GMO labeling vote to get recount?
The vote earlier this month was close - but was it close enough for a recount?
By David Oliver • Nov. 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The food industry's future: University investments and innovations
What are universities up to in the food industry space?
By David Oliver • Nov. 20, 2014 -
Is a chocolate shortage imminent?
Some of the world's largest chocolate companies are warning that a shortage looms by 2020, scaring markets and chocolate lovers.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 18, 2014 -
Japan's butter shortage threatens Christmas cakes
Supermarkets in Japan are reeling from the shortage, as consumers grow frantic over the lack of the key ingredient for the nation's Christmas cakes.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 17, 2014 -
McDonald's says it won't buy GMO potato
The decision is a blow to J.R. Simplot Co., the potato grower-shipper that developed the new spud.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 17, 2014 -
Monsanto settles lawsuit over experimental GMO wheat
The agribusiness giant will pay $2.4 million to settle claims related to the discovery of unauthorized, experimental wheat at an Oregon farm.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 13, 2014 -
Feds ban cod fishing as stock dwindles to dangerous levels
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration has closed off large sections of the western Gulf of Maine.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Drink your coffee, then eat your cup?
From frozen yogurt to coffee cup cones, edible packaging innovations point to the food industry's future in sustainability and consumer satisfaction.
By David Oliver • Nov. 10, 2014 -
USDA
Friday Flavors: A pumpkin and a pack rat
Every Friday we bring you some fun and tasty reads from the past five days.
By David Oliver • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Deep DiveSugar rush: Five factors driving prices across the globe
The global sugar trade is getting strange as a perfect storm of factors applies pressure from every direction.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Glanbia goes big on gluten-free, opens new oats plant
The ingredients company's new plant is aimed at serving the U.S. market.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 3, 2014
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