US COOL appeal faces WTO denial for fourth — and last — time

Canada is looking to the World Trade Organization for permission to use "retaliatory measures on U.S. agricultural and non-agricultural products," according to a statement from two Candian ministers.

By David Oliver • May 18, 2015

USDA gives OK to SunOpta non-GMO label

The Non-GMO Project is not worried regarding this new label taking the place if its own.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 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

How Greek yogurt's invasion is altering the food industry

Greek yogurt turns the tables on traditional breakfast foods.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 14, 2015

Oreo ordeal: Mondelez Chicago plant up for upgrades, may lose out to Mexico

A $130 million equipment update is on the line.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 14, 2015

Egg, turkey meat prices up amid bird flu; disease also hits Nebraska

The prices for eggs in particular have grown considerably.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 13, 2015

AB InBev sues NJ distributor over Elysian rights

The company feels it made a valid offer to the Elysian distributor in New Jersey.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2015

Bird flu hits 15th state — Indiana

The H5N8 strain is heading east.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2015

JBS: Chicken better for emerging-market demand

The world's chicken output has risen 34% while beef production has only inched up 6% the past 10 years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 11, 2015

Could robots become an industry norm?

Robots offer opportunities for better efficiency and cost-effectiveness on farms and on the factory line.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 7, 2015

USDA: COOL costing $2.6B annually for producers, packers, and retailers

Congress may repeal COOL if the U.S. fails at this appeal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 5, 2015

Bird flu prompts state of emergency in Iowa

Iowa joins Minnesota and Wisconsin in declaring a state of emergency due to the bird flu.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 4, 2015

Bird flu awaiting confirmation at five more Iowa farms

If confirmed by the USDA, this could bring the bird flu death toll to the highest in U.S. history, according to Reuters.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 1, 2015

Sugary drink warning label bill dies in CA senate

The bill only received four "yes" votes in the Senate committee, one short of passing.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 1, 2015

General Mills expands Yoplait, Toaster Strudel plant

The company is planning a $250 million investment.

By Carolyn Heneghan , Deborah Barrington • April 29, 2015

Tyson's chicken to be antibiotic-free by 2017

It has already lowered its use of medically important antibiotics in broiler chickens by more than 80% since 2011.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2015

Dwindling crops, dry winds, consumers devouring chocolate industry

The chocolate and cocoa industries are matching high demand with new innovations and, sometimes, higher prices as the cocoa supply dwindles.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2015

Wisconsin egg facility recovering from bird flu

The bird flu has been plaguing many states.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2015

Soy crushing added on to two ADM plants

The two facilities will be capitalizing on larger soy acreage and high returns, respectively.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2015

US, Japan face obstacles, nearing agreement on Pacific trade pact

The agreement could alleviate tariffs and other trade complications between the U.S. and 12 Pacific countries.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2015

Judge grants a win for JBS USA plant

The argument involved a local neighborhood association.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2015

USDA to welcome Chinese apple imports

The decision came after the results of a plant risk analysis that the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) performed in 2013.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2015

Minnesota declares state of emergency, bird flu abounds

The bird flu strain H5N2 has hit a staggering 46 farms in the state since early March.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 24, 2015

USDA focuses on carbon emissions, food security

This comes along with several recent prominent USDA projects.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 24, 2015

Tetra Pak's new adhesives to boost packaging efficiency

The new products are aimed to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness on the line.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 23, 2015

Could USDA alleviate bird flu with potential vaccine?

A potential bird flu vaccine is offering up many questions.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 22, 2015