Where the meat industry stands in 2015

While it is faring well, each segment has its own highs and lows.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 6, 2015

A 3D-printed pastry case — the future of healthy snacking?

While still only a concept, this could someday revolutionize the food chain.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 4, 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 3D food printing can change the way we eat

What impact could 3D printing have on the industry?

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 3, 2015

GMO corn spreads reach domestically — India next?

Genetically modified corn is being adopted by more U.S. grain elevators.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2015

Farming for employment: How agriculture affects American jobs

Agricultural exports alone account for more than 1 million U.S. jobs.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 26, 2015

Alternative proteins to pick up slack for meat, seafood, says study

A Lux Research study says alternative proteins could clinch up to one-third of the protein market by 2054.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 25, 2015

Sprouted, ancient, and high-tech: Grains in 2015

While grains may be getting a bad rap in some health circles, food companies are quick to adapt.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 23, 2015

Group doubts USDA pilot pork program is safe, USDA disagrees

Four USDA inspectors wrote affidavits supporting the whistleblower group's assertions.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 23, 2015

Exploring leaky oil prices and lower food costs

Could decreasing fuel costs drive food prices down to more affordable rates for consumers?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 20, 2015

Mucci execs face pre-trial hearing

Major retailer Costco is among the victims of the labeling dispute.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 18, 2015

Proposed Sysco, US Foods merger faces worry, doubts

Regulators have been eyeing this potential merger for some time.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 11, 2015

Can the cereal industry reignite itself?

With sales on the steady decline, can cereal companies find ways to revitalize the industry and compete with rising breakfast food stars?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 10, 2015

Could South African avocados be imported to the US?

The new U.S.-South African committee seeks to overcome trade barriers between the two nations.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 9, 2015

Growth hormones melt away from Breyers ice cream

This change is also reportedly coming soon to other Unilever ice cream brands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 5, 2015

Will Kellogg close a cereal plant over disputed contract?

The union must receive at least two months' notice from Kellogg about any plant closures, as per the master contract in place.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 5, 2015

Idaho farmers' request for anti-GMO labeling law not likely to make headway

Idaho is one of a number of states to chime in on GMO labeling.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 5, 2015

Diamond Foods takes 51% stake in Yellow Chips

Diamond Foods is looking to make its mark in the European vegetable chip space.

By David Oliver • Feb. 4, 2015

Pork output surges past beef, reaches record heights

Pork production is expected to hit a record of nearly 24 billion pounds this year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 4, 2015

Cargill allows Syngenta's GMO corn after China's approval

Cargill sued Syngenta last year over its GMO corn strain Viptera after China banned it.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 3, 2015

Dow struggling to stay planted in soybean seeds industry

The top three soybean sellers in the U.S. won't carry Dow's upcoming strain of seeds.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 3, 2015

USDA pork processing pilot program in hot water

The pilot program is active in five pork processing plants.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 2, 2015

Sysco, US Foods could divest 11 facilities in potential merger

Sysco and US Foods are the first and second-largest food distributors in the U.S.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 2, 2015

After recall, U.S. apple imports banned or held up in parts of Asia

Vietnam has opted for holding and testing apples in lieu of a complete ban, according to The Packer.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 30, 2015

Cargill offers poultry farmers precision nutrition, better breeder diet

Cargill is concentrating its research on improving the diets of breeder birds, and the latest developments may contribute measurably to the industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 28, 2015

USDA gives maple syrup standards a descriptive makeover

Proponents of the new maple syrup standards hope the revisions help consumers better understand this $400 million industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 28, 2015