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As coffee prices fall, Vietnamese farmers hoard robusta
The reduction of Vietnamese robusta on the market has contributed to a change in instant coffee flavors.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Jeb Bush switches sides on sugar subsidy
The presidential candidate's move comes as the sugar and corn industries square off against one another.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 28, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineHow AI is transforming the food and beverage industry
Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.
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Deep Dive
By the numbers: A dive into food, beverage manufacturing wages
The average hourly wage for food manufacturing workers rose $0.75 in the year leading up to September 2015 based on preliminary results, but that rate is still lower than much of the manufacturing sector.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 26, 2015 -
China to welcome back pork imports from US
China is the global leader in pork consumption.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 26, 2015 -
USDA
Monsanto receives USDA approval for new GMO corn
The company is still waiting on EPA and FDA reviews.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 26, 2015 -
FDA receiving Action for Healthy Food support for added sugars label
A billionaire philanthropist-backed health advocacy group is among the FDA's supporters.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Olive oil, black pepper coming to ice cream
Olive oil is said to add a creamy texture and "buttery notes," according to Mintel.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 23, 2015 -
USDA
Kraft Heinz ordered to provide meat company with turkey per contract
The company had stopped shipping fresh turkey to Mrs. Ressler's, citing the avian flu.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
FDA
Industry speaks out against FDA's proposed nutrition facts changes
The GMA called the agency’s "lack of credible scientific evidence" in support of the proposed nutrition facts changes "concerning," according to Politico.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 19, 2015 -
US apple industry focusing on safety; Del Monte initiates recall
A major recall last year was costly for the industry, including global exports. Now, Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling its Granny Smith green apples for possible listeria contamination.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
USDA
Banana bonanza: Consumers demand more of the yellow fruit
Bananas are being featured in products ranging from desserts and beverages to snack seasonings for chips and popcorn.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 14, 2015 -
US kombucha makers to again face fines over alcohol labeling
Federal authorities still say kombucha's alcohol levels are over the current limit, but producers are asking for new federal alcohol tests.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Fortification could be the answer for grain-based foods
Companies may respond to the upcoming dietary guidelines recommendations with vitamin and mineral fortifications to make their products more attractive to health-conscious consumers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2015 -
CSPI suing FDA for inaction regarding salt reduction in food
CSPI has been after the FDA about this issue since 1978, but recent research shows that salt reduction may not be necessary, or even preferable.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How free-from foods grew into an industry force
Subsets of consumers don't just need allergen-free, gluten-free, or other free-from products — a larger percentage of people ask for them.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
The fight over dietary guidelines heats up
The food industry, media, lawmakers, scientists, and philanthropists are battling over the science and opinions backing dietary guidelines.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Sunpreme raisin grapes could cut costs for food companies
Reducing labor costs for farmers could lead to less expensive ingredients for companies who use or sell them.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Going local — Companies, consumers embracing the local food movement
Nearly half of consumers would pay up to 10% more for locally grown or produced foods, and nearly one in three would pay up to 25% more, according to a Packaged Facts report.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2015 -
ConAgra to zone in on improving supply chain efficiency
The task falls on newly appointed chief supply chain officer, David Biegger.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2015 -
FDA
Deep DiveMars exec: Industry 'missing a big opportunity' if safety standards not met
With the implementation of FSMA, the FDA wants companies to prevent food safety issues, not just react to them.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Cooking meals at home more common for US consumers: report
Home may be where the meals are, but that doesn't mean people are filling their pantries more. In fact, only 70% of them are stocking up on sale items, compared to 80% in 2012.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Major college athletic programs increase food budget by 145%: survey
That translates to an uptick from $534,000 to more than $1.3 million.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Snack on: Subscription services offer companies a new strategy
Consumers have embraced goodies delivered straight to their doorstep, offering companies a new source of insights and sales.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Cargill to convert NE ground beef plant to cooked meats facility
About 80 of the 250 jobs at the Columbus, NE, facility will be affected.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 27, 2015 -
Arguments over what constitutes mayo continue — in Belgium
Food producers in the country are struggling against a royally-approved recipe to create a lower-fat mayo.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 23, 2015
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