Policy
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Lawsuit claims Oklahoma's plant-based labeling law violates First Amendment rights
Upton's Naturals and the Plant Based Foods Association have teamed up again to battle legislation, this time arguing against a requirement for a disclaimer on labels that is the same size as the brand's name.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 17, 2020 -
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Report: Big Food uses the pandemic to push unhealthy items
The NCD Alliance and Spectrum Consortium say these companies put consumers at greater risk for COVID-19 by marketing items that could lead to obesity and other health concerns.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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JBS gets $15,615 OSHA fine for fatal coronavirus outbreak
While the meat processor is saying the citation is without merit, critics are calling it "measly" and offensive to the six workers who died.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 14, 2020 -
OSHA fines Smithfield for 'failing to protect employees' from coronavirus
The Labor Department is ordering the meat company's Sioux Falls plant to pay $13,494, the maximum amount allowed by law, which it plans to contest.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 11, 2020 -
New USDA rules modernize egg product inspection
The regulations, which will be published in the Federal Register this week, remove full-time government inspectors from these factories.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Miyoko's Kitchen can call its plant-based products 'butter,' judge rules
Following in the footsteps of many previous cases, a federal judge ruled consumers aren't confused by the label, even though it uses terminology associated with an animal product.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 26, 2020 -
Egg price gouging case against Cal-Maine dismissed in Texas
The egg producer's successful motion to dismiss the case cited both the state and U.S. Constitutions. It could be trouble for a similar lawsuit in New York.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 19, 2020 -
PureCircle fined $575,000 for using prison labor for imported stevia
The sweetener producer denies wrongdoing, but the real question may be how this impacts Ingredion, which acquired a controlling stake in the company last month.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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Government and industry form alliance to protect meatpacking workers
The agreement between the Department of Labor and the North American Meat Institute is being heavily criticized by unions that fear it only gives companies more power.
By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 17, 2020 -
New York accuses Hillandale Farms of egg price gouging
Early in the pandemic, the state said the producer made $4 million in two months from unlawful price increases, charging up to four times the price at the beginning of the year.
By Megan Poinski • UPDATED: Aug. 12, 2020 at 1:22 p.m. -
Lawsuit challenges California's ban on soda taxes
The plaintiffs argue the law prohibiting cities from enacting them until 2031 is illegal because it curtails local governments’ ability to raise funds for public services.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 11, 2020 -
Proposed rules aim to prevent organic fraud and strengthen regulations
In the 20 years since the initial standards were written, the segment has grown substantially, with more complex supply chains and sales worth over $50 billion last year.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Contaminated onions linked to more than 1,400 illnesses in the US and Canada
Thomson International voluntarily recalled all varieties of the vegetable, which was shipped to all 50 states and has sickened consumers in most of them.
By Jessi Devenyns • UPDATED: Sept. 8, 2020 at 3:55 p.m. -
FDA grants Ocean Spray qualified health claim for its cranberry juice
The company can label some products to indicate a relationship between their consmption and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020 -
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GMO labeling advocates sue USDA to strengthen disclosure law
Four years after President Obama signed the bill, the group of plaintiffs want it replaced with something they say will provide more transparency to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • July 30, 2020 -
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USDA faces lawsuit and legislation over increased line speeds at meat plants
Sen. Cory Booker introduced the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act the same day that the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union filed a federal complaint on the same issue.
By Lillianna Byington • July 29, 2020 -
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OpinionBuilding brand loyalty to last beyond the pandemic
From being authentic to doing things that help the greater good, Louise Pollock at Pollock Communications says companies need to find ways to stay relevant with consumers during these unprecedented times.
By Louise Pollock • July 27, 2020 -
Dietary Guidelines scientific report could deliver a plant-based policy win
The document, which will be used by the federal government for the new official guidelines for a healthy diet, encourages more consumption of fruits and vegetables, and less red meat, alcohol and sugar.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2020 -
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'Cell-based' seafood is the preferred term for consumers, research shows
In a study funded by BlueNalu, more than 3,000 consumers were shown different terminology. This one scored the best on accuracy and willingness to purchase.
By Megan Poinski • July 15, 2020 -
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FDA releases food safety blueprint that uses tech to build on FSMA
Tech-enabled traceability, data tools, modernization and strengthening safety culture are ways the agency believes foodborne illnesses can be reduced.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 14, 2020 -
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How plant-based eating can help save the world
Panelists at the Institute of Food Technologists' virtual event, including entrepreneur Seth Goldman, said making this dietary change will go the furthest toward improving sustainability and consumer health.
By Megan Poinski • July 14, 2020 -
Goya faces boycott backlash after CEO praises Trump
Despite calls on social media from people such as Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda to never buy from the company again, Robert Unanue said he isn't apologizing for his comments.
By Lillianna Byington • July 13, 2020 -
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FDA study finds some CBD products are mislabeled
Of the 20 edible and beverage products tested that had an amount of CBD marketed on their labels, five had less than 80% of the amount indicated and six had more than 120%.
By Lillianna Byington • July 09, 2020 -
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OpinionWhy we should elevate credible science
As real scientists and their proven methods of research are coming under attack, Wendelyn Jones of ILSI North America writes about why it's so important to come to their defense.
By Wendelyn Jones • June 22, 2020 -
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Deep DiveHow coronavirus scrambled eggs
Prices have swung dramatically as the markets and demand have changed and consumers clamor for the protein staple.
By Megan Poinski • June 15, 2020
