GMA requests FDA permission for low levels of PHOs

GMA says its petition is based on a comprehensive and highly detailed analysis of the latest scientific information available. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015

Canada tells U.S. retaliation assured if voluntary COOL instated

The only way for the U.S. to escape high tariffs from Canada is to fully repeal COOL.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2015

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How 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.

By Food Dive staff

Do the math: Students pulverize food

Corn is likely to see its third highest year for production. How many tons is that?

By Isabella Alvarez • Aug. 4, 2015

Organic market surges, producers face growing pains

High demand for organics is leading to shortages and skyrocketing prices, but that demand remains high.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015

Trends in colors and flavors explore natural options, consumer preferences

Consumers are getting more adventurous, with combinations like chocolate and jalapeño said to Paul Manning, president and CEO of Sensient Technologies Corp.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015

Mondelez layoffs ahead in Chicago, announces latest supply chain investment

The company is investing $130 million in its North American biscuits supply chain in Salinas, Mexico.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 30, 2015

Global packaged foods market to surpass $3T by 2020: report

As processed foods companies figure out how to ease consumers' concerns, consumers will keep buying the processed foods they feel are healthier.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2015

Bee-pocalypse? Try a 20-year high for US bee colonies

Beekeepers have found ways to combat colony die-off and reverse the so-called bee-mageddon.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 24, 2015

Do the math

Egg replacements, cricket powder, and oregano — oh my!

By Isabella Alvarez • July 22, 2015

Bill would give USPS permission to ship alcoholic beverages

The bill could offer craft alcohol producers a better opportunity to hit the national stage.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 20, 2015

Healthy for the body, healthy for the wallet: report

Artificial ingredients, sugar and fats, and now prices — how can processed foods companies keep up with their "healthy" competitors?

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 20, 2015

China takes No. 1 spot in ice cream market over US

Don't jump to conclusions, though — the average U.S. consumer eats 18.4 liters of ice cream a year, more than four times their Chinese counterpart.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 20, 2015

Report: Could EU reapprove glyphosate per latest assessment?

Monsanto is likely hoping this news can offset the accusations of cancer-causing properties in glyphosate from the WHO earlier this year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 16, 2015

U.S. organic trade pact with Switzerland opens $2 billion market

This pact is one of a string of worldwide agreements the U.S. has signed to open up the burgeoning organic exports industry and benefit organic farmers and food producers back home.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 13, 2015

JBS embraces more transparency in meatpacking operations

JBS is balancing consumer demands with a desire to control how the blood and guts of meatpacking is revealed.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2015

Canada weighing GMO regulation revision

Should the change in regulations pass, this could have huge implications for the U.S. food industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 10, 2015

FDA delays mandatory menu labeling

Could this delay mean more time for consumers to wait for more transparency and healthier foods from these companies?

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 10, 2015

FAO: Global food prices continue to fall in June

Declining dairy and sugar prices are leading the way.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 10, 2015

Perdue to lower all antibiotics in chicken processing, unveils new campaign

This puts the company ahead of chicken producers Tyson Foods and Pilgrim's Pride in this arena.

By David Oliver • July 9, 2015

What is the coffee industry brewing today?

From coffee consumption and inreasing prices to craft coffee and single-serving pods, the coffee industry has plenty to hash out.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015

Kellogg's Origins boasts simple ingredients, but may not be so

The company's new healthy breakfast brand does contain natural ingredients like grains, fruits, nuts, and seeds, but it has not yet weeded out other more complex components.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015

Six in 10 consumers desire nostalgic confectionery: study

Companies that take advantage of this trend could command premium prices, which consumers would pay, according to a Canadean analyst.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015

CDC: Rate of major foodborne infections small to no decrease since 2006

Multistate outbreaks continued to increase in 2014.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2015

Bourbon production, inventory on the rise in KY

Bourbon is a driver for the spirits industry not only in Kentucky, but the entire country, as global demand for whiskey continues to rise.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2015

Surplus tanks milk prices, gain for dairy producers

Dairy processors like Dean Foods Co. are benefiting from the low prices.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 2, 2015