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  • New chewing gum would clean itself off of sidewalks

    After much research, Mondelez hopes this new gum may be the answer to consumers' woes.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 25, 2013
  • Big Food braces for war to regulate junk food

    Consumer advocates and food industry are taking note of Michael Bloomberg's attempt to regulate sugary beverages in New York city.

    By Davide Savenije • March 25, 2013
  • Trendline

    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
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    SABMiller looks to Latin America to fuel growth

    The beer conglomerate is looking to provide low-cost alternatives to locally produced spirits.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 25, 2013
  • Is this PepsiCo-Mondelez merger actually going to happen?

    Interesting investment trends are stoking speculation about a merger of the two food and beverage behemoths. 

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 25, 2013
  • CSPI calls for the regulated coexistence of GMO and non-GMO crops

    In a letter to the USDA, CSPI urges more regulation to keep supplies healthy and unadulterated. 

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 24, 2013
  • White House edits to FSMA documents revealed

    Dive Summary: In documents released recently on regulations.gov, cuts made by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) were made public for the first time. Industry analysts are unhappy with many of the cuts, feeling as if the White House 'gutted' a pretty go...

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 22, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    Most Read Food News of the Week: Obesity blame, candy and horses

    Catch up on the food and beverage stories everyone else was reading this week. We'll make it quick.

    By March 22, 2013
  • Furloughs may be avoidable as Senate passes amendment

    It is now up to the House to approve the budgetary siphoning to save the USDA inspection service.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 21, 2013
  • Ikea meatballs come back after horse meat screw-up

    To ensure meat quality, Ikea has established a new "farm to fork" initiative. 

    By Davide Savenije • March 21, 2013
  • Coca-Cola to fire 750 employees after distribution restructuring

    The move will cut Coca-Cola's costs as they seek to streamline their operations.

    By Davide Savenije • March 21, 2013
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    Really? Sugary drinks linked to 180,000 deaths annually

    A new study paints sugary drinks in an ominous light.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 21, 2013
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    These 4 Hostess brands will go to USB for $30.9 million

    With USB's deal sealed, almost all of the Hostess brands have now been sold off.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 20, 2013
  • Energy drink companies confront new regulation in NY

    Suffolk County has put energy drink makers on the defensive with some acute restrictions.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 20, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    What 'dieting' really means to consumers

    Dieting can mean a lot of things, but weight loss, cholesterol and salt aren't equally important to all dieters.

    By March 20, 2013
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    Years after the gulf oil spill, the seafood industry bounces back

    The seafood has been safe for a while now, but some consumers still have their doubts.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 20, 2013
  • GMO fish unwelcome at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods

    The announcement comes as the FDA moves closer to approving genetically engineered salmon for sale in the U.S.

    By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2013
  • Doctors call for FDA action on energy drinks

    In a new letter sent Tuesday, doctors and medical proffessionals urged the FDA to better regulate energy drinks.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 20, 2013
  • Pepsi beats Coca-Cola in new global nutritional report

    Out of 25 of the largest food and beverage manufacturers, Pepsi was ranked 4th while Coca-Cola placed 9th in the Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI).

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 19, 2013
  • Is popcorn an Indian taste gateway to the U.S.?

    With the expected growth of the snack food industry and Americans' increasing flavor curiosity, a new and interesting popcorn snack is set to make it big.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 19, 2013
  • Who's profiting off the horse meat scandal? These guys

    As Europe continues to be embroiled in the horse meat scandal, some U.S.-based food safety supply companies are seeing huge increases in the sales of their meat testing products.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 19, 2013
  • It's official: Hostess' Twinkies, bread sales approved

    A bankruptcy judge has approved Hostess' $410 million snack cake sale and $360 million bread brands sale.

    By Davide Savenije • March 19, 2013
  • Deep Dive

    The 10 strangest candy products on the market

    Snakes and flavor novelties are nothing new, but will anyone buy candy urine samples?

    By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2013
  • Former Kraft exec lashes out, blames obesity on food industry

    As the NYC soda ban gets struck down in court, one former executive is calling for serious change in how food companies do business.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 18, 2013
  • Will Twinkies be different when they return?

    As the famous snack gets sold to a large investment firm, analysts debate the best strategy going forward.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 15, 2013
  • New yeast extract may help cut sodium by up to 50%

    With 9 out of 10 Americans consuming too much salt, a new product that has the same taste and structure as salt may be the answer.

    By Jeremy Peterseil • March 15, 2013