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Megan Poinski
How identifying root causes could help prevent foodborne illness outbreaks
With the food supply ravaged by a series of recalls, the Pew Charitable Trusts urged more companies and government agencies to use this approach to investigate contamination incidents.
By Lillianna Byington • March 25, 2020 -
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Food manufacturing will stay healthy during coronavirus, trade groups say
Leaders of the Consumer Brands Association and the American Bakers Association told Food Dive their members are rising to the challenge and see no shortages of the basics.
By Megan Poinski • March 24, 2020 -
What will happen to the produce industry after coronavirus shut down visa processing?
The policy shift to limit the virus' spread is likely to hamper this season's planting and harvesting since fruit and vegetable growers heavily rely on foreign workers.
By Cathy Siegner • March 20, 2020 -
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Tropicana sued over presence of malic acid in 'natural juices'
Plaintiffs claim the PepsiCo-owned brand is deceiving customers by not disclosing on product labels that several of its juice-based beverages contain artificial flavors.
By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2020 -
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USDA sets parameters for items labeled 'healthy'
Food products could use this claim if their fat profile contains mostly mono and polyunsaturated fats or a serving has at least 10% of the government-set daily value of potassium or vitamin D.
By Megan Poinski • March 18, 2020 -
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Coronavirus strains beef and pork industries
A tightening labor market as schools close and workers need to care for their children, along with falling consumer demand, are problems confronting the meat sector.
By Cathy Siegner • March 13, 2020 -
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FDA rolls out consumer education on Nutrition Facts changes
The updated food label had to be included on large manufacturers' products by Jan. 1, but the new format has been used by thousands of products for years.
By Megan Poinski • March 12, 2020 -
FDA aims to improve safety of leafy greens with new plan
The agency said "a more urgent, collaborative, and action-oriented approach" is needed after dozens of E. coli infections in the U.S. have been linked to the produce since 2009.
By Cathy Siegner • March 09, 2020 -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2020). "Feed Your Mind banner" [illustration]. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/agricultural-biotechnology.
Years after GMOs became controversial, the federal government launches consumer education
As food manufacturers put "bioengineered" labels on products made through genetic modification, the FDA, USDA and EPA are using the campaign to share the story behind these crops.
By Megan Poinski • March 06, 2020 -
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Red light: UK consumers less likely to buy sugary items
Researchers found participants avoided foods with a high sugar content, while those with excess fats and salt were viewed as less bad.
By Cathy Siegner • March 05, 2020 -
Coalition sues to end organic certification for hydroponic farming
The Center for Food Safety and several organic producers and compliance agencies say federal law requires this farming method to "foster soil fertility."
By Megan Poinski • March 05, 2020 -
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Horizon Organic commits to a carbon-positive supply chain by 2025
The company, which is part of Danone North America, said in a release it would be the first national dairy brand to achieve this status.
By Cathy Siegner • March 03, 2020 -
PepsiCo
PepsiCo tests recyclable rings made from molded pulp
The soda and snacks giant said the trial of the new material in Sacramento for a month will replace plastic that is typically used on the company's 7.5-ounce six-packs of Pepsi and Sierra Mist.
By Cathy Siegner • March 02, 2020 -
Opinion
Will the United States lead the future of meat?
If we do not remain open to new ideas — especially in terms of food production — we risk losing valuable ground, writes the Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation.
By Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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Rebbl switches to 100% recycled and recyclable plastic bottles
The maker of organic plant-based beverages said its new Green Packaging Initiative conserves resources and reduces materials going to landfills.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 28, 2020 -
Rainforest Alliance strengthens its cocoa certification program
The group said the changes will address challenges within the sector, including farmer livelihoods, child labor and deforestation.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Has LaCroix found 'vindication' from the withdrawal of a consumer lawsuit over its 'natural' claim?
The plaintiff said she could not determine whether the beverage contained synthetic ingredients, but the sparkling water brand still faces other challenges.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 20, 2020 -
Diageo
Diageo pays $5M fine to settle SEC investigation
The regulator said the global spirits giant pressured U.S. distributors to buy more than they needed in order to meet internal sales targets in 2014 and 2015.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 20, 2020 -
How Unilever can change CPG marketing by shifting Wall's ice cream ads away from kids
The company was prompted by the World Health Organization's declaration of childhood obesity as one of the most serious issues of this century.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Opinion
Valentine's Day reminder: Together we can end child labor in cocoa
The chocolate industry wants to see children in school, not on farms. The efforts to change have had mixed results and a new approach is needed, writes World Cocoa Foundation's Richard Scobey.
By Richard Scobey • Feb. 14, 2020 -
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Deep DiveCell-based meat products are years away, so why are states making so many laws about them?
Seventeen laws about meat labeling were passed in 14 states in 2019, and nine states are considering similar legislation this year.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 12, 2020 -
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Miyoko's Kitchen sues California over plant-based product labeling rules
The company said the state is violating its First Amendment rights by telling it to stop using dairy terms such as "butter" on its vegan product and to remove the image of a woman hugging a cow from its website.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Nestlé discontinues lower-sugar Milkybar Wowsomes
The food giant didn't give a reason for pulling the candy containing 30% less of the sweetener, but sales reportedly had been disappointing.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Opinion
Be straight with me: A new era in 'woke' food labeling
As consumers are changing, brands need to be more transparent, open and honest. British copywriter Jonathan A. Finch discusses how to best communicate today.
By Jonathan A. Finch • Feb. 06, 2020 -
Food research is chronically underfunded, IFT finds
The global science organization found the amount pledged to learn more about safety, efficiency and nutrition has fallen since 2008, and recommends it become a higher priority.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 06, 2020
