Russian vodka prices to rise, thanks to high consumption

Russia hopes the price hike will reduce alcohol-related deaths.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 3, 2013

Chilean fruit exports resume as government workers end strike

The strike by customs workers had brought fruit exports to a halt.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 3, 2013

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Food Dive

The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

Costco workaround allows it to sell both gas and liquor in D.C.

The clever sidestepping of a local law has gas station owners up in arms.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2013

Why a U.S.-Iran deal could benefit Cargill

Sanctions are keeping food products out of Iran, but if an agreement results in loosened rules, food companies stand to increase shipments into the country.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 2, 2013

Government workers strike in Chile as fruit exporters demand action

A strike by customs officials has stoked anger in the industry.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2013

Tyson wins $1 million in cattle-feeding lawsuit

Hollifield Ranches, a bankrupt ranching operation in Idaho, must pay Tyson for breach of its cattle-feeding contract.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2013

Australia nixes ADM's $2.6 billion merger with GrainCorp

Australia's government bowed to pressure from grain growers and rejected the takeover.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2013

Plan to merge ConAgra, CHS and Cargill flour units delayed by Justice Deparment

A proposed merger that would control a third of the flour-milling business in the U.S. is being delayed by regulators.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 27, 2013

China, USDA said to have reached deal to lift ban on U.S. citrus

The USDA is expected to announce the end of China's ban on U.S. citrus imports following an agreement on new safety protocols.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 27, 2013

Here's why frozen turkey prices are dipping this Thanksgiving

The number of turkeys held in cold storage hit a four-year high, pushing prices lower at retail this week.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 27, 2013

Food scientist claims FDA took safety software tech

FoodQuestTQ's John Hnatio says a tool offered online by the federal agency was created using his trade secrets.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 26, 2013

10 food industry trends you need to watch in 2014

What's going to happen to the food industry in 2014? We don't know for sure, but we recommend watching these developments closely.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013

USDA tries (again) to promote U.S. fruit in Japan

The federal government's latest attempt to boost fruit sales to Japan is a marketing campaign called "Enjoy Fruits!"

By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2013

Diageo to sell Whyte & Mackay over competition concerns

The U.K.'s Office of Fair Trading is concerned about the spirits giant's 40% blended whisky market share.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 25, 2013

Supermarkets in 5 states reporting black widows on grapes

The creepy crawlies gave quite a few consumers a scare.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 25, 2013

Uruguay sends first shipment of citrus to U.S., ending years of battle

The first shipment of Uruguayan produce to the U.S. arrived at the Port of Philadelphia.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013

Chiquita must disclose details of terrorist payments, court rules

Chiquita lost the latest round in a court battle to keep details secret regarding the company's relationship with a Colombian terrorist group.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013

Turkey sales and the GMO debate: The week's most read food news

Want to see the most popular reads of the last few days? They're all right here.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 22, 2013

Coca-Cola now owns all of Zico—and its coconut water

Now may have been the right time for Coke to finish the deal.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 22, 2013

Proposal to exempt grocers from menu-labeling law gains industry backing

Legislation to limit the scope of new federal menu-label regulations wins praise from industry.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 22, 2013

Pinnacle partners with Cinnabon for cinnamon roll-flavored vodka

The 70-proof vodka is being touted as an "industry-first innovation."

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 21, 2013

Smucker doesn't expect trans fat crackdown to impact business

The company's CEO says the company has been working on eliminating partially hydrogenated oils for the past few years.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 21, 2013

3 reasons why the GMO debate has changed

With the defeat of a GMO label proposal at the polls in Washington State, the entire debate may have just entered a new era.  

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013

Avocados from Mexico plans two consumer initiatives for winter

The Mexican avocado marketing association is planning two promotional drives aimed at U.S. consumers.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013

Sysco subsidiary to pay $4.2 million for overbilling Defense Department

FreshPoint Inc. will settle charges it overcharged the federal government in 15 contracts for fruit and vegetables.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013