Policy

Can whole milk in schools help the dairy industry?

A new bill in the House of Representatives seeks to add the beverage to cafeteria menus nationwide, but it's unclear if it could turn the tide for the ailing segment.

By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 19, 2019
What is 'milk'? Danone and Chobani take opposing viewpoints

While both companies are known for their yogurt, the one with a large plant-based arm feels there is no consumer confusion, while the other sharply disagrees.

By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 15, 2019
Will GMA's new strategy bring back former members?

The CPG industry group said its long-term strategy is to fundamentally transform the organization, which recently went through some difficult times as companies including Nestlé, Campbell Soup and Kraft Heinz left.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 15, 2019
Sodium is not a treatment for lightheadedness, study finds

Researchers at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found higher intake can actually make the condition worse, which runs counter to traditional recommendations.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 2019
Too mellow? How companies try to speed the cannabis beer buzz

Developing consumer-friendly infused drinks is a challenge because alcohol absorbs into the bloodstream faster.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 12, 2019
Q&A
How the cannabis beverage was established — and expanded — by Keef Brands

CEO Erik Knutson told Food Dive how his company created sodas, seltzers and juices with the trendy ingredient, entered into a partnership for beer and where he sees the market going.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 11, 2019
Petition asks USDA to exclude hydroponics from organic certification

The Center for Food Safety asserted in January that soil is a necessity for a product to get the seal, even though the National Organic Standards Board tossed out a ban in 2017.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 11, 2019
Will FDA's on-farm inspections under FSMA's Produce Safety Rule make fruits and vegetables safer?

The Food and Drug Administration said routine inspections will start this spring with the largest domestic and international produce farms.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 11, 2019
How healthy is coconut oil? Lawsuit attacks label claims

The case, filed Jan. 24 in California, said the ingredient contains high levels of saturated fat and is not good for consumers.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 07, 2019
Opinion
What dairy pros need to know about the USMCA

The agreement, which still needs to be approved, shifts the trade and export of products between the United States, Mexico and Canada. Ted Jacoby III, who leads the T.C. Jacoby & Company trading firm, breaks down the plan.

By Ted Jacoby III
Inside the GMO law: What needs to be labeled and why it matters

Highly refined ingredients and the "BE" acronym are out, according to regulations issued in December. The food industry and consumer groups are split on how effective the new measure will be.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 04, 2019
Cattlemen's group policy priority: 'Fake meat' regulation

The industry argues the only products that should be allowed to carry the label of "beef" are ones derived from actual livestock and harvested for human consumption.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 01, 2019
Federal court blocks San Francisco's health warnings on soda advertisements

The ordinance would have required advertisements to issue a warning that consuming sugary beverages "contributes to obesity, diabetes and tooth decay."

By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 01, 2019
Coca-Cola emails disclose more about controversial talks with health officials

A new report reveals additional details about communication between the company and the CDC from 2011 to 2015, showing the beverage giant trying to influence World Health Organization policy.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 30, 2019
Why are chicken producers pursuing Non-GMO Project verification?

Springer Mountain Farms recently was approved for the symbol on its PLUS line, but according to federal law, meat and poultry cannot be considered genetically modified.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019
StarKist settles price fixing claims with Walmart for $20.5M

After the company pleaded guilty to one count of artificially inflating costs in October, it still faces a federal fine of up to $100 million.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019
Darden Restaurants accuses chicken producers of overcharging

A federal lawsuit claims they conspired to sell products to the parent company of establishments including Olive Garden at artificially inflated prices from 2008 through 2016.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019
Survey: 44% of milk-drinking adults bought both dairy and plant-based varieties

A study by Dairy Management Inc. shows more than half of those who consume non-dairy equivalents feel the nutritional content is the same.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 25, 2019
Why are organic food prices dropping?

Last year they cost about 7.5% more than conventional items, a drop from the 9% gap in 2014, according to data from Nielsen.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 25, 2019
Fewer than half of consumers trust cannabis ingredients, survey finds

Negative perceptions could hinder expansion of this market, so manufacturers need to get ahead of any lingering consumer concerns.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 24, 2019
Consumers struggle to shop for healthy food, survey says

A new study found only 28% of Americans find nutritional information easy to find, showing the industry may need to find a better labeling solution.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 24, 2019
Sprouted grain cereal maker sued for fraudulent and misleading claims

The plaintiff says Food for Life Baking is describing the product as nutritionally superior even though there's no way to accurately evaluate such an assessment.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 24, 2019
Specialized diets change the evening meal

Due to the increasingly popular keto trend, food companies have been introducing products to comply with low-carb diets.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 23, 2019
Report recommending less meat and dairy draws loud industry reaction

The three-year project from the EAT-Lancet Commission concluded global food systems could nurture human health and environmental sustainability, but are currently threatening both.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 22, 2019
US food safety defenses need an upgrade, PIRG report says

According to the watchdog group, there was an 83% jump in meat and poultry recalls that could cause health problems or death between 2013 and 2017.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 18, 2019