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Canopy Growth delays its Canadian cannabis beverage line
The company, in which Constellation Brands invested nearly $4 billion, initially planned for the drinks to hit shelves this month.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 24, 2020 -
Memphis Meats raises $161M to build a cell-based meat plant
Legacy companies Cargill and Tyson both participated in this funding round for a facility that could be making products in 24 months.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Food safety law firm asks USDA to ban 31 salmonella strains
Seattle-based Marler Clark submitted a petition seeking stricter guidelines regarding the bacteria on meat and poultry, but critics say it's impossible to remove it all.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Alcohol companies may miss out on billions in e-commerce sales, report finds
Industry leaders need to look closer at how often younger generations use online shopping channels and how much that influences consumer behavior, a Rabobank analyst wrote.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2020 -
How a new tomato variety could change urban farming and cultivation
The gene-edited crop grows in compact bunches instead of long vines and can be harvested in small areas, including converted storage containers or potentially spacecraft.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 09, 2020 -
Diet Dr Pepper doesn't make false weight loss promises, court rules
This unanimous ruling at the close of 2019 from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could dissuade consumers from filing lawsuits about "diet" labels.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 02, 2020 -
Post and TreeHouse Foods terminate cereal deal
The private label food company said it will continue to try to sell the breakfast staple business.
By Christopher Doering • UPDATED: Jan. 13, 2020 at 4:28 p.m. -
Food and drink labels showing exercise needed to burn off calories may curb obesity, study says
U.K. researchers found physical activity calorie equivalent food labeling could reduce daily consumption by up to 200 calories per person.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 18, 2019 -
4 in 10 consumers think lab-grown food is 'scary,' while many of the rest need more information
The recent poll from Charleston|Orwig, Maeve Webster of Menu Matters and Confidential Consumer also found about a fifth of millennials think this kind of product is the future.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Can a new lawsuit overturn California's animal confinement law?
The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation filed the latest challenge, which they say interferes with interstate commerce. However, similar cases have not had a promising track record.
By Jodi Helmer • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Will Kerry's acrylamide-reducing yeast get widespread use in the US?
Acryleast is outperforming tests, but with no blanket federal government mandate to reduce the naturally occurring carcinogen, adoption will likely depend on price.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 05, 2019 -
OpinionAs consumer tastes evolve, so should FDA standards of identity
As the federal agency considers updating definitions of food items and ingredients, Janet E. Collins of Motif FoodWorks says it needs to consider new technology and changing mindsets about plant-based alternatives.
By Janet E. Collins • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Halo Top plans Chicago plant closure and layoffs starting next month
The ice cream maker will permanently close the production facility and cut 28 workers between Dec. 28 and March 13, according to an Illinois WARN notice.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Walmart pork contained bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics, report says
The executive director of World Animal Protection said the findings involving the retail giant were "particularly alarming and should raise concerns."
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 26, 2019 -
84% of food and beverage industry leaders expect sales growth in 2020
Mazars' annual survey of executives also found companies are looking to grow internally — through better-for-you products, cleaner labels and improved operations.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Bumble Bee files for bankruptcy and agrees to sell for $925M
"It's been a challenging time for our company but today’s actions allow us to move forward with minimal disruption to our day-to-day operations," said CEO Jan Tharp.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 22, 2019 -
FDA: Source found for romaine lettuce outbreaks
This is the fifth incident involving the pathogen in the popular green in the past two years. The agency identified a common grower and declared the outbreak over this month.
By Cathy Siegner • UPDATED: Jan. 15, 2020 at 4 p.m. -
Pretty in pink: FDA allows ruby to carry coveted chocolate label
Barry Callebaut has been working with federal regulators for more than a year to market its distinctive pink confection this way. The temporary approval is effective for 15 months.
By Megan Poinski • UPDATED: Nov. 25, 2019 at 12:57 p.m. -
Sugar rush: As supply runs low, USDA will guarantee a backup
Adverse weather conditions mean there is less of the sweetener available to manufacturers this year, potentially setting the stage for experiments with alternatives.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2019 -
General Mills meets 20% sodium reduction goal across its portfolio
The CPG company achieved the target it set 10 years ago and boosted the nutrient density of its products by increasing whole grains, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2019 -
After salmonella outbreak, 2 members of Congress demand more food safety transparency from USDA
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Rosa DeLauro asked Secretary Sonny Perdue to reveal which beef processing plants could be linked to bacteria causing one death and eight hospitalizations.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Ben & Jerry's sued again over 'happy cows' labeling claim
A Vermont man claims the Unilever-owned brand "breached consumer trust" by sourcing more than half its milk and cream from mass-production factory dairy farms.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 19, 2019 -
FDA will test romaine lettuce for pathogens during the next year
The agency said it will collect 270 raw post-harvest samples in the California and Arizona growing regions starting this month.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Global CPG companies will miss 2020 zero net deforestation goals, study finds
The report from CDP said Danone, Nestlé and Unilever are doing the best in managing risks, while Tyson Foods, Kraft Heinz and Conagra are among the worst.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 18, 2019 -
China resumes US poultry imports after 4-year ban
The resumption of shipments to the communist country, which ended in 2015 following an avian flu outbreak in the U.S., could be worth more than $1 billion annually, according to the USTR.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 15, 2019
