Policy
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China to add tariffs on $75B of US imports
One batch of duties will begin Sept. 1 and the other Dec. 15, mirroring the U.S. schedule and putting U.S. agricultural exporters in a tough situation.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 23, 2019 -
US and Mexico agree to tomato truce
An anti-dumping investigation resumed in May when the U.S. Department of Commerce formally terminated a 2013 agreement with Mexico, triggering a 17.5% tariff on Mexican fresh and chilled tomatoes.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 23, 2019 -
Study: 88% of children's foods don't meet WHO's nutritional standards
Canadian researchers found better-for-you claims and "fun appeals" significantly increased in the past 10 years — while the amount of sugar also went up.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Oregon law requires cage-free eggs by 2024
Commercial farms with more than 3,000 chickens also will need to install perches, nest boxes, scratching areas and dust baths.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Inside Big Beer and college football's Gen Z playbook
Alcoholic beverage companies are signing agreements to be sold in stadiums — a move they hope brings more spectators and builds brand loyalty.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 19, 2019 -
OpinionHow FDA considerations impact food and beverage acquisitions
When considering buying a company, these three lawyers argue that potential buyers should pay particular attention to regulatory requirements.
By Allison Fulton, Ariel Yehezkel and Allison Wu Troianos • Aug. 15, 2019 -
After ICE raids, chicken processors say they need better immigration verification tools
In a letter to President Trump, the National Chicken Council said the industry tries to verify the status of job applicants, but loopholes allow prospective workers to submit "easily falsifiable" documents.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Deep DiveFood and beverage veterans make an exodus to cannabis
Despite regulatory complications, more executives have been recruited to the trendy space in recent months.
By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Bumble Bee considers bankruptcy following price-fixing charge
After the company and its competitor StarKist pleaded guilty to conspiring to raise the cost of canned tuna for U.S. customers, both businesses were hit with substantial fines.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Pork price fixing lawsuit dismissed
A federal judge said the evidence does not clearly show producers — including Hormel, JBS USA, Smithfield and Tyson, as well as agricultural research company Agri Stats — worked together to increase prices.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 09, 2019 -
OpinionMr. Lighthizer, please keep your tariffs off my charcuterie board
There is a trade battle heating up over airplane parts, and Specialty Food Association President Phil Kafarakis writes it's unfair to punish lovers of good food in retaliation.
By Phil Kafarakis • Aug. 08, 2019 -
How China's halt on US agricultural imports impacts food and beverage
The move came four days after President Trump said he would institute a 10% tariff on $300 billion in goods from the communist country starting Sept. 1.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 07, 2019 -
Agreement reached to export more US beef to the EU
If the deal is approved by the European Parliament, annual exports of hormone-free beef to the 28 EU member countries could increase to about 18,500 metric tons, worth about $420 million.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Rising aluminum costs hit Heineken
It has been an issue for beer makers for several quarters, but other companies' troubles come from a different source.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 31, 2019 -
Cannabis sales could hit $41B by 2025, Nielsen predicts
The research firm found the variety of products has grown significantly in four years — jumping from 166 brands in 2014 to 2,600 last year.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2019 -
Should GMOs be allowed in organic food? USDA sparks debate
Current standards prohibit genetically modified items to be certified under that label, but USDA Undersecretary of Agriculture Greg Ibach recently said that could change.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 29, 2019 -
Tofurky lawsuit: Arkansas 'meat' labeling law violates right to free speech
The legacy maker of plant-based meat alternatives says the state's prohibition of terminology traditionally associated with meat, dairy and rice products is unconstitutional.
By Cathy Siegner • July 24, 2019 -
Proposed rule could cut SNAP benefits for 3M people
The USDA wants to close a loophole it claims allows states to bypass eligibility requirements and misuse the program.
By Jessica Dumont • July 24, 2019 -
1 in 4 US consumers discuss responsible food sourcing online
The Center for Food Integrity analyzed millions of online engagements and found more people than just Generation Z cares about how what they eat is made and processed.
By Cathy Siegner • July 19, 2019 -
Coalition of health groups keeps California soda tax issue fizzing
The group — which counts the American Heart Association, California Medical Association and California Dental Association as members — wants to get it on the 2020 ballot.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 19, 2019 -
Study: GMOs are needed to feed the planet in 2050
A World Resources Institute report said more use of genetic modification will help ensure there is enough food for the estimated population of 10 billion people, but the technology is still controversial with consumers.
By Cathy Siegner • July 18, 2019 -
Why the meat industry is working together on sustainability
The leading trade group voted to make it a noncompetitive issue, encouraging members to share best practices and use advisers to improve environmental impacts.
By Cathy Siegner • July 17, 2019 -
Growers consider a minimum price for coffee farmers with prices at multi-year low
Those who grow coffee beans are hoping to replicate similar efforts by cocoa producers who were successful in getting higher payments for their crop.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
Plant-based meat company sues Mississippi over state labeling law
The plaintiffs claim the new ban prohibiting the products from using meat terminology violates their First Amendment rights.
By Cathy Siegner • July 03, 2019 -
Oatly stops advertising 'no added sugars' after challenge from Campbell
The legacy company argued Oatly's claims were misleading because its production process breaks down oat starch into simple sugars.
By Cathy Siegner • July 02, 2019
