Policy
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USDA inspector general investigates proposed pork inspection changes
The probe will look into whether the department hid information or used flawed data to support changes that would put some food safety tasks in the hands of industry staff.
By Cathy Siegner • June 26, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow the food industry has weathered an unpredictable 2 years of Trump's trade tactics
With new tariffs announced in tweets, trade agreements awaiting approval and mixed signals from the White House, the period has been filled with ups and downs.
By Lillianna Byington • June 26, 2019 -
Keurig Dr Pepper withdraws Peñafiel bottled water from US for high arsenic levels
The company voluntarily pulled back its mineral spring water sourced from Mexico after sampling found levels higher than allowed by the FDA.
By Cathy Siegner • June 24, 2019 -
Fairlife, Coca-Cola sued after animal abuse videos exposed at supplier's dairy farm
Four lawsuits have been filed against the milk producer, accusing the company of consumer fraud and deceptive marketing.
By Cathy Siegner • June 21, 2019 -
Buyers agree to minimum cocoa price increase after Ghana and Ivory Coast threaten to stop sales
Governments of the West African countries, where about two-thirds of the world's supply is grown, said a higher price is needed to balance what farmers and commodity traders are paid.
By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019 -
FDA clarifies 'added sugars' labeling rules for honey and maple syrup
The agency also said cranberry products such as Craisins and beverages must declare how much extra sweetener is included in grams and the percent Daily Value that it makes up.
By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019 -
Gene-edited chicken cells may stop the spread of bird flu
Removing part of the DNA from lab-grown cells could eliminate the threat, researchers say, but would consumers accept food products from these birds?
By Cathy Siegner • June 19, 2019 -
Can food companies avoid consumer lawsuits about GMO labeling?
Attorney Martin Hahn told IFT19 attendees that the answer to that question is probably no since there's a large lack of understanding about genetically modified food and the new law requiring disclosure.
By Megan Poinski • June 19, 2019 -
What cannabis edibles on Canadian shelves means for the US
The country's health department issued regulations for the products last week, and items are expected to be in stores starting in December.
By Cathy Siegner • June 18, 2019 -
Junk food may cause kids' allergies, study says
Parents are feeding their children healthier food as trends shift, but is it enough?
By Jessi Devenyns • June 18, 2019 -
Study: Everyone responds differently to the same nutritional content — even identical twins
Researchers say these findings show that a personalized approach to nutrition will provide better long-term health benefits.
By Cathy Siegner • June 17, 2019 -
Can New York City solve waste and health problems through a food sustainability initiative?
The city joins London and São Paulo in the three-year initiative sponsored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, working with global corporate partners to try to improve financial, health and ecological outcomes with a circular economy.
By Cathy Siegner • June 12, 2019 -
Manufacturers push for legal clarity at FDA's first public hearing on CBD
The 10-hour meeting was the first step in what could be a yearslong process to establish a legal path to market for food and beverage products with the cannabis compound.
By Lillianna Byington • June 03, 2019 -
US faces potential tomato shortage, price hikes from tariffs
Costs from the 17.5% duty imposed on Mexican tomatoes are likely to worsen with a 5% tax on all goods from the country that could begin June 10.
By Cathy Siegner • May 31, 2019 -
The big chill: CBD-infused ice cream coming to Ben & Jerry's
There's a lot of buzz around the announcement — the first cannabis commitment from a major brand — but it will be a while before it offers anything beyond Chocolate Therapy.
By Megan Poinski • May 31, 2019 -
FDA backs 'Best if used by' voluntary date labeling for food products
The agency's position reflects that of industry groups, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute, which have advocated for a standard format.
By Cathy Siegner • May 24, 2019 -
R-CALF USA claims state checkoff programs are unconstitutional in court filing
The cattle trade association claims beef councils in those states are private corporations that keep half the mandatory assessments collected from producers to fund private speech.
By Cathy Siegner • May 23, 2019 -
OpinionFood governance is imperative for transparency
In order to keep consumers safe, today's industry needs more than just rules and guidelines. Augusta HiTech Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Sean Caputo writes that blockchain can fill in the gaps.
By Sean Caputo • May 22, 2019 -
Food industry applauds US for lifting steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico
The move could provide momentum for the three countries to ratify a new trade pact that would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.
By Lillianna Byington • May 20, 2019 -
Deep DiveBig Food turning to regenerative agriculture to meet sustainability goals
Companies such as General Mills and Hormel Foods are embracing the practice to help their businesses and respond to consumers who consider environmental stewardship in their buying habits.
By Lillianna Byington • May 20, 2019 -
Food companies including Nestlé, PepsiCo and Mondelez will phase out trans fats
The dozen members of the International Food and Beverage Alliance will reduce the industrially produced ingredient to 2 grams per 100 grams of fat in their products by 2023.
By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019 -
FDA now tests frozen berries for norovirus and hepatitis A
Four foodborne illness outbreaks between 1997 and 2016 — which sickened a total of 541 people and caused 53 hospitalizations — were linked to these fruits.
By Cathy Siegner • May 15, 2019 -
Could India become the next cell-cultured meat hub?
Two facilities will be pursuing cell-based meat R&D, with the first phase of one opening in Maharashtra next year and a second coming to Hyderabad.
By Cathy Siegner • May 13, 2019 -
Soy protein can lower LDL cholesterol, study shows
The findings indicate the ingredient can reduce "bad" cholesterol by up to 4% as the FDA considers nixing its heart-healthy claim.
By Cathy Siegner • May 09, 2019 -
Tariff could send tomato prices surging up to 85%
The two sides of the debate — U.S. importers against the termination of the tariff and American growers in favor — are standing firm, but each party seems confident in a resolution.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 09, 2019
