Policy
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US beef exports hit record high, while pork faces challenges
In August, the red meat sold to other countries exceeded $750 million for the first time. But tariffs from China and Mexico have hurt the white meat's sales.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 15, 2018
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Survey: Most consumers aren't confused about dairy terms for plant-based alternatives
The International Food Information Council found about three-quarters of consumers know beverages like almond milk don't contain anything from a cow.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2018
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OpinionFighting food waste to curb climate change
The World Wildlife Fund's Pete Pearson discusses how to limit food waste and fight climate change in order to decrease greenhouse gases.
By Pete Pearson
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Global warming puts food supply at risk, UN report warns
More extreme weather will make growing conditions tougher and prices higher around the world, according to this study from a panel of scientists.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 09, 2018
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FDA bans 7 synthetic food flavoring substances
The agency's decision, effective Oct. 9, comes in response to petitions from a coalition of consumer and environmental groups showing the additives cause cancer in laboratory animals.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 08, 2018
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LaCroix faces lawsuit for allegedly mislabeling its water as natural
The complaint says the National Beverage drink includes non-natural and synthetic compounds, including linalool used in cockroach insecticide. The company has denied the allegations.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 08, 2018
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Dairy executives say they're 'not ready to celebrate' USMCA
Although the industry is praising the new agreement, CEOs arrived on Capitol Hill this week to talk about how exporters are still hurting from Mexican tariffs and labeling struggles.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 04, 2018
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Food firms aren't doing enough to end forced labor, report finds
KnowTheChain's second benchmark report gave Unilever the top score for its efforts to address unethical labor practices in its supply chain.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 03, 2018
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7 out of 10 consumers don't know what GMOs are, survey says
The online study, done for pro-bioengineering initiative GMO Answers, also found only a third are comfortable having these ingredients in their food.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 03, 2018
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USMCA praised by most US food and farm groups
The love is not universal. Canadian egg producers and dairy farmers have a dim view of the proposed agreement.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 02, 2018
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Hormel introduces podcast highlighting social responsibility efforts
The company launched a 10-episode series featuring discussions with master chefs, entrepreneurs, food scientists and employees.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2018
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Don't have a cow? FDA asks the public for definitions of dairy
The agency opened a 60-day comment period to determine how to label plant-based variations such as almond milk and vegan cheese.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2018
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PepsiCo drops palm oil supplier known for human rights abuses
The company's move against Indofood follows similar announcements from Cargill and other traders and processors of the ingredient.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018
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Whole Foods deals a blow to animal rights group with lawsuit
After years of protests at its stores, the grocer takes legal action against animal welfare activists Direct Action Everywhere.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 27, 2018
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What could antimicrobial-resistant meat and poultry mean for the industry?
The National Pork Producers Council and a host of other stakeholders have joined a yearlong Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge to discuss potential standards.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018
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FDA plans to increase transparency by naming stores selling recalled food
New draft regulations outline how the government will let consumers know where recalled items like produce and bulk food could have been bought.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 27, 2018
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Group petitions FDA to prohibit the term 'non-GMO' on food labels
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation asserts such labeling claims, especially the Non-GMO Project's butterfly logo, are "false and misleading" and constitute misbranding under the law.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 26, 2018
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Walmart mandates blockchain use for leafy greens suppliers
The retailer and its Sam's Club stores will require compliance one year from now, with plans for similar rules in other produce categories soon to follow.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2018
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Parents confident they're feeding their babies nutritious food, but concerns loom
A survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation said some moms and dads worry about when to give solids to kids, choking risks, and which foods to introduce.
By Patti Zarling • Sept. 20, 2018
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Mars will invest $1B to fix 'broken' cocoa supply chain
The manufacturer will work directly with farmers and use GPS mapping in an effort to remedy pervasive issues in the industry.
By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 20, 2018
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Study: Many consumers say they are 'grossed out' by GMOs
New research finds 46% of consumers say they avoid genetically modified foods, compared to just 15% a decade ago.
By Patti Zarling • Sept. 19, 2018
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Grocery industry braces for impact of Chinese tariffs
Trade groups said while retailers will try to absorb the costs, the already slim profit margins do not allow for much flexibility — meaning the higher expenses could be passed to consumers.
By Jacqueline Renfrow
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Coca-Cola looks to enter cannabis-infused beverages market
The soda maker and Aurora Cannabis are reportedly in talks to develop the drinks. A deal would follow major investments in the space by alcohol giants such as Constellation Brands and Molson Coors.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 18, 2018
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Nestlé will use satellites to protect palm oil supply chain from deforestation
The Swiss company said the monitoring service will document land cover changes and forest cover disturbances by the end of this year.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 17, 2018
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New 'Label Our Beef' campaign seeks to reinstate country-of-origin label
Advocates say having "Product of USA" on meat labels from 2013-2015 gave American farmers and ranchers $325 more per animal compared to 2016 and 2017.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2018