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  • Gluten-Free Market to Hit $6.6 Billion by 2017

    The market for gluten-free foods and beverages continues to grow faster than anticipated and will reach $4.2 billion by the end of 2012, according to a new report from Packaged Facts. While growth rates will moderate over the next five years in the wake of market expansion, U.S. sales of glute...

    By Sean Griffey • Oct. 25, 2012
  • Meat consumption declines as prices soar

    Consumption of meat has declined globally since last year, while environmental factors have caused prices to go up.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 25, 2012
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    Top 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. 

    By Food Dive staff
  • Pediatricians cannot fully vouch for organic produce

    A new study conducted by a leading pediatrics group has concluded that organic foods are not necessarily better for children.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 23, 2012
  • Newsweek ranks greenest food companies

    the 2012 Newsweek Green Rankings were just released and show Coca Cola and Pepsi still battling it out for the top spot.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 22, 2012
  • Does "organic" labeling matter on snack food?

    A new study finds that although organic sales are up, the labeling on snack foods is less effective than on nutrient rich whole foods.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 19, 2012
  • Food production and bioenergy needn't be mutually exclusive

    Scientists and industry leaders convene to solve the problem of surplus land and biofuels.  

    By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 18, 2012
  • Wine industry claims worst harvest in 50 years

    The European Union's (EU) farmer's union warn that inclement weather has caused one of the worst grape harvests in recent memory.   

    By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 17, 2012
  • Silicon Valley sets its sights on food start-ups

    Tech giants and venture capitalists have begun putting their money into boutique, specialized food start-ups.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 17, 2012
  • Widespread seafood labeling fraud brought to attention

    Researchers find that nearly 55% of fish in American supermarkets is mislabeled, posing serious health and safety concerns.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 16, 2012
  • U.S. Gov't remains firm with new grants for food safety

    The Department of Agriculture has allotted almost 9% of its 2012 specialty crop grants for food safetyy issues.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • Oct. 15, 2012