Grains surpluses drive down global food costs

Record crop yields for corn and soybeans have contributed to this.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2015

Efficient, sustainable, successful: Supply chain innovations in food and beverage

From improved efficiency to eco-awareness, food and beverage companies are looking to improve their supply chains across the board.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 2, 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.

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How will California's water restrictions impact farmers?

Many Californians will be expected to cut their water usage by 25%, though not all farmers are included.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 2, 2015

Navajo Nation passes soda and junk food tax

This tax may set a precedent for how to deal with high rates of obesity and diabetes in the U.S., but fierce debate rages on.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 2, 2015

H5N2 strikes again, turkey farmers bulk up security

Growing concerns about the H5N2 strain are causing poultry farmers to be more cautious in Minnesota.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 1, 2015

New products aim to milk the dairy industry

Can new products like a2 milk and Coca-Cola's Fairlife revitalize the dairy industry?

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 31, 2015

Will Cheez Whiz survive the Kraft-Heinz merger?

Cheez Whiz and other products deemed unhealthy by consumers may not make it after the deal is done.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 30, 2015

USDA: Hog and pig herds on the rebound

The herds are recovering from the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus that wiped out so many in 2014.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 30, 2015

Single-servings' role in the future of food and the environment

Single-serving pods, particularly K-Cups, have seen massive sales growth over the years. But at what cost to consumers and the environment?

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 27, 2015

UPDATE: White House releases 'superbug' and antibiotics plan

The White House plan addresses antibiotics issues, though early critics do not think it goes far enough in terms of farm antibiotic use.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 27, 2015

UK horse meat scandal sentences delivered

The sentences only dealt with the charges the two men acknowledged carrying out.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2015

Processed foods struggle amid health trend

Some processed foods companies are looking to include healthier options to keep up with the changing tastes of consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2015

USDA adopts new safety testing standards, poultry vaccine

The vaccine is aimed at blocking two contagious poultry diseases.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2015

Monsanto resolves several wheat lawsuits with settlement

One part of the settlement agreement involves Monsanto donating $50,000 to the agricultural school at every state involved in the suit's land grant university.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015

Tyson Fresh Meats to expand facility in Nebraska

The Tyson Foods, Inc. subsidy said it will invest $47 million into the plant.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 18, 2015

Kraft recalls 6.5M Macaroni & Cheese boxes, metal pieces found

No injury reports have come to light, according to the company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 18, 2015

Tate & Lyle announces $65M for sweetener production plant

Eight new jobs will come with the money infusion.

By David Oliver • March 17, 2015

Are consumers losing their sweet tooth or seeking alternatives?

Rising obesity rates cause concerns about Americans' incessant sugar cravings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 12, 2015

Russia may lift food imports ban for some countries, says Interfax

These countries might include Greece, Hungary, and Cyprus.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 12, 2015

Tyson responds to bird flu, antibiotics use

The company appears to be fighting to alleviate various consumer health concerns.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 12, 2015

Bird flu found at two Missouri facilities

The state's agriculture department is taking the initiative to keep the flu under control.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 11, 2015

Colorado could pass a pseudo ban on powdered alcohol

Powdered alcohol has generated some concerned opposition and is not yet federally approved.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 2015

Crickets, locusts, flies — yum? The case for edible insects

At least 2 billion people currently eat bugs as part of their regular diet, and Western cultures may be next.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 9, 2015

Appeal filed over California egg ban

Six egg-producing states have filed the appeal in the hopes of proving California's Proposition 2 unconstitutional.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 9, 2015

Costco looking to cease human antiobitics use in chicken: Reuters

Eighty million rotisserie chickens are sold annually by the retailer.

By David Oliver • March 6, 2015