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Deep DiveHow influencers are changing the way food and beverage companies harness social media
The days of relying on expos and conventions are long gone. Companies are now embracing Instagram and TikTok and working with influencers to stay relevant.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 11, 2024 -
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FDA bans use of BVO in all food and beverages
The decision comes after a series of studies with the NIH found the ingredient to have adverse health effects.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 8, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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An inside look at how Michigan is dealing with bird flu in dairy cows and humans
As another human contracts bird flu, the state’s response may serve as an example for others navigating the challenges of a novel disease outbreak.
By Nathan Owens • July 8, 2024 -
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Cultivated meat startup Upside Foods initiates a fresh round of layoffs
The company previously made “selective role eliminations” in February when it paused plans to build a large-scale facility in Chicago.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 2, 2024 -
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OpinionWhat the Chevron decision might mean for FDA’s nutrition policy agenda
The Supreme Court ruling may lead to a challenge on a host of food-related initiatives from the agency, including FSMA and updated guidance on sodium reduction, writes DSM Strategic Communications founder Sean McBride.
By Sean McBride • July 2, 2024 -
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Poppi lawsuit turns attention and scrutiny to the prebiotic beverage industry
The category's explosive growth with little regulation has led to questions over what makes a product "gut healthy."
By Alexandra Frost • June 27, 2024 -
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Why Perdue Farms isn’t giving up on ‘no antibiotics ever’ chicken
The poultry giant outlines why it's still committed to the label as Tyson Foods and restaurant chains like Chick-fil-A withdraw their policies.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 27, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GS1 USBite-sized guide to FSMA Rule 204
FSMA Rule 204? FTL? KDE? A lot of talk is going on in the food industry about the latest regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA)—and it can be a lot to digest.
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CBD producers push back against ‘devastating’ farm bill amendment
The proposal would prevent the sale of synthetic THC-infused products made from hemp delta-9 that are not derived from the cannabis plant.
By Chris Casey • June 14, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Deforestation-free soybean
Bunge is joining forces with a CP Foods subsidiary to reach zero-deforestation in soybean meal production.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 13, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Green Boy GroupGreen Boy’s impact report sheds light on food supply chain emissions
Catalyzing transparency: Global plant-based ingredient supplier openly shares emissions data.
June 10, 2024 -
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Bird flu in dairy cattle reported for first time in Iowa, Minnesota as outbreak spreads
Cases have now been detected in herds across 11 states as public health officials scramble to scale biosecurity measures on farms.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated June 6, 2024 -
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OpinionThe seafood industry must recognize that healthy seas require safeguarding human rights
On World Oceans Day, a fun spotlight is often put on the need to safeguard our ecosystems. Behind the festivities is a sobering reality check that goes beyond the health of our waters.
By Ryan Bigelow • June 7, 2024 -
Diversifying country of origin is key for vanilla, say suppliers
While the flavoring's supply constraints are not expected to last long, growers warn of a potential cost problem.
By Jennifer Lawinski • June 6, 2024 -
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OpinionCan agile supply chains ease pressures for FMCGs?
To best navigate the fallout of geopolitical conflicts, inflation and unpredictable demand, CPGs should look toward cultivating an adaptable strategy.
By Katy Gallagher • June 5, 2024 -
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Cultivated meat becomes part of the culture wars in the US
Two separate bills signed in Alabama and Florida this month make it unlawful to manufacture, sell and distribute products made from animal cells.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 15, 2024 -
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Snickers owner Mars commits $47M to slash dairy emissions
The CPG giant is testing seaweed feed supplements and plans to open three "net zero" farms as it looks to halve its carbon footprint by 2030.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 9, 2024 -
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How reclassifying marijuana could benefit beverages
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is set to reclassify the drug as Schedule III, which experts say could help companies in the space increase their cash flow and innovation because of looser taxation.
By Chris Casey • May 2, 2024 -
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Constellation Brands distances itself from cannabis company Canopy Growth
The Modelo brewer is converting its shares and withdrawing from the cannabis producer’s board, its latest move to distance itself from its failed $4 billion investment.
By Chris Casey • April 22, 2024 -
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Congress needs to up funding for food safety oversight, FDA official says
Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones said more money is key to supporting new initiatives including food safety, supply chain resiliency and modernizing its infrastructure and facilities.
By Elizabeth Flood • Updated April 11, 2024 -
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OpinionWhat’s in your beer? Brewers lead the way in nutritional transparency
Nutrition and ingredient disclosures not only help consumers make good decisions about what they drink but also highlight the real differences between beer, wine and liquor, writes the president and CEO of the Beer Institute.
By Brian Crawford • April 10, 2024 -
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Debate surrounding state food additive bans heats up
Food industry executives argue the proposals lack scientific standing and could wreak havoc on the industry, while opponents link consumption of the food substances to serious health problems.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 4, 2024 -
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Tech tool Yuka gives transparency to complicated ingredient lists
The app aims to help consumers decipher food product labels, empowering them to make informed shopping decisions and hold CPGs accountable for their "healthy" claims.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 3, 2024 -
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Cooks Venture tried to raise chickens better. Then 1M birds were killed.
Arkansas farmers were left to pick up the pieces following the unexpected closure of a poultry company known for its free-range chickens.
By Nathan Owens • April 2, 2024 -
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Eggland’s Best sued for claiming eggs contain less saturated fat
Complaints allege the company deceived consumers by falsely advertising its products' nutritional benefits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 28, 2024
