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Deep Dive
Four food bloggers impacting the industry
Lots of folks blog about food. And lots of folks are food activists. Here are our picks for the four most interesting people who have done both, and changed the industry.
By Paul Conley • June 19, 2014 -
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Coca-Cola creates non-electric bio-cooler
The machine has implications well beyond the soft-drink industry.
By Paul Conley • June 19, 2014 -
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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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Syngenta in barley deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev
The deal ties the beer maker's suppliers to seeds and procedures promoted by Syngenta.
By Paul Conley • June 17, 2014 -
China set to become No. 1 in blueberry trade
China's love of the fruit has skyrocketed while land dedicated to production has grown at an exponential rate.
By Paul Conley • June 16, 2014 -
Grocery Manufacturers Association challenges Vermont GMO law
The lawsuit has been expected since Vermont passed a bill requiring the disclosure of genetically modified ingredients.
By Paul Conley • June 13, 2014 -
Florida orange crop falls further on citrus greening
The insect-borne disease continues to ravage the state's citrus fruits.
By Paul Conley • June 12, 2014 -
Cargill to end use of gestation crates for hogs
The move comes after years of complaints from animal welfare activists.
By Paul Conley • June 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Chew on this: The battle to find a new sweetener for gum and mints
The gum and mint industry is facing some serious problems, particularly around the use of artificial ingredients. But recent breakthroughs suggest progress is possible.
By Paul Conley • June 5, 2014 -
Danone commits to sustainable palm oil sourcing
The decision comes after the global dairy giant was criticized in a report by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
By Paul Conley • June 2, 2014 -
Wrigley introduces new stevia-sweetened mints
Wrigley's new Extra Professional Mints mark the company's first use of stevia for a global product.
By Paul Conley • May 29, 2014 -
Australian farmer loses landmark suit on GMO contamination
The farmer lost organic status after GM seeds had spread to his land from a neighbor's farm.
By Paul Conley • May 28, 2014 -
Chef Dan Barber's new book reimagines the food industry
The man behind Blue Hill at Stone Barns is urging his fellow chefs to alter consumers' conceptions of what makes a meal.
By Paul Conley • May 27, 2014 -
Hormel scales back pork production due to pig virus
The meat processor moves to four day work weeks at its Nebraska plant.
By Paul Conley • May 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Why 2014 is the year of sustainability
Sustainability is becoming more than a buzzword in the food industry, and these six innovative approaches prove it.
By Paul Conley • May 20, 2014 -
Oxfam calls out 10 food and beverage companies on climate change
The international advocacy group and charity says the food industry isn't doing enough to protect the planet.
By Paul Conley • May 20, 2014 -
Trade association: US organic sales up 11.5% in 2013
Organic food is now a $35 billion a year industry in the United States.
By Paul Conley • May 19, 2014 -
Smithfield Foods sees profit soar as sales rise
The pork giant, now part of WH Group, saw its best quarterly results ever.
By Paul Conley • May 16, 2014 -
Fyffes posts record earnings in Q1
A surge in melon sales in the U.S. helped push profit higher.
By Paul Conley • May 15, 2014 -
'Big Three' banana producers losing market share, influence
A report says Dole, Del Monte Fresh, and Chiquita are not the powerhouses they once were.
By Paul Conley • May 14, 2014 -
CA citrus moves one step closer to China
Chinese authorities have agreed to a safety protocol allowing exports from the state for the first time since April 2013.
By Paul Conley • May 12, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five rising food prices to keep an eye on
There seems to be no end in sight to price increases for these products.
By Paul Conley • May 9, 2014 -
'Fed Up' documentary blasting food industry opens today
The controversial film from the makers of "An Inconvenient Truth" takes on the food industry.
By Paul Conley • May 9, 2014 -
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Coca-Cola launches socially conscious bottled water brand in China
Sales of the brand support efforts to provide clean drinking water in rural provinces.
By Paul Conley • May 9, 2014 -
Kashi settles 'all natural' lawsuit for $5m
Kellogg's Kashi unit is the latest company to back away from claims about the use of "natural" ingredients.
By Paul Conley • May 8, 2014 -
Hillshire Brands warns of rising prices due to pig virus
The maker of sausages, hams, and lunch meats says its costs are rising fast because of the PED virus.
By Paul Conley • May 7, 2014
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