Bridging the divide between the wants of food companies and the needs of farmers

Driven by the urgency to be more environmentally responsible, businesses sometimes fail to fully grasp the multifaceted challenges faced by their suppliers. Here’s how to get everyone on the same page.

By Ofir Ardon • Jan. 30, 2024

Arizona could join states in stand against cultivated meat

The Grand Canyon state joins Florida, Texas, and others in exploring or imposing additional requirements that would prohibit the sale in their states.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024

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Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

By Food Dive staff

6 food trends to watch in 2024

Artificial intelligence will play a more prominent role in the new year as plant-based, traditional meat and breakfast cereal manufacturers face challenges in their sectors.

By Food Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024

Controversial Prop 12 rule takes full effect in the new year

Pork products sold in California must adhere to regulations that prohibit the use of swine gestation crates as of Jan. 1, 2024.

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 4, 2024

CPGs are masking inflation by deceiving consumers, lawmaker says

Federal data shows that smaller package sizes have played a significant role in driving up unit costs, hurting shoppers while benefiting suppliers, Sen. Bob Casey said last week in letters to four industry groups.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 19, 2023

COP28 takeaways: More than $7B mobilized for food system climate action

With the end of the U.N. climate summit, here's a final tally of some of the major financial commitments and sustainability pledges meant to transform the agricultural and food sectors. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 15, 2023

Here’s the UN’s roadmap for agriculture to reach net-zero emissions

A landmark report released at COP28 says wholesale changes to production practices and diets will be needed to keep temperatures in check while ensuring food security needs are met.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2023

Draft text of COP28 agreement leaves food off the table

Nestlé and PepsiCo joined environmental groups in calling on negotiators to take "more ambitious, comprehensive, and equitable climate action on food."

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2023

The biggest food sustainability pledges at COP28, from Bezos to JBS

Food companies commit millions of dollars to tackle methane and advance regenerative agriculture, while governments prioritize farming in climate action plans. Here are the highlights from the U.N. climate summit in Dubai.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2023

Over 130 countries sign COP28 pledge to integrate food into climate action

Notably absent from the list of signatories is India, which has said it will refuse to sign on to any agreement that could compromise food security.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 4, 2023

Biden steel tariffs could drive up canned goods prices, trade group says

The Consumer Brands Association also said the tax could result in the loss of tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the CPG food sector.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 1, 2023

Food system transformation on the menu at COP28

Agriculture will be central to climate talks for the first time as the UN pushes nations to tackle farming's toll on the environment.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 29, 2023

Danone partners on $200M+ accelerator to reduce methane

The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock's effect on emissions.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 28, 2023

Secret Island Salmon swims upstream with ‘F-word’ campaign

Edgy messaging is helping the direct-to-consumer brand drive awareness as it prepares for a broader launch at retail.

By Christine Blank • Nov. 27, 2023

Cultivated meat labeling puzzle could bring legal headaches

Though regulators came to a consensus on what to call the namesake product in 2022, continuing debates over package labeling rules could still create headwinds for players in the space.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 27, 2023

FTC crackdown could change influencer marketing for food and beverages

Warnings from the antitrust division over aspartame have the potential to make social media campaigns more cautious in how they communicate.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 27, 2023

Research suggests using more packaging could cut food waste

Ameripen, which backed consumer research by Michigan State University, says findings could spark a closer look at date labeling and other on-pack messaging as well as how to balance freshness features with weight concerns.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 21, 2023

Snickers maker Mars to buy UK chocolatier for $665M

The purchase of Hotel Chocolat expands the confectionery giant’s presence in the region and increases its exposure to premium offerings.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2023

‘Startup nation’ at war: How Israel’s food tech sector is handling upheaval

The country has been a hotbed for the tech sector, especially for food, but the Israel-Hamas war has put employee engagement and product development initiatives on hold.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 1, 2023

California poultry processors face preliminary injunction for violating child labor laws

Children were working long hours on production lines at Exclusive Poultry and two other companies.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 31, 2023

Sanderson Farms cleared in blockbuster price-fixing case

A unanimous jury decision exonerated the chicken company in one of the largest antitrust cases involving the poultry industry.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2023

How to safely harness generative AI for productivity gains in food and beverage businesses

There’s a lot of promise for the technology, but it could cause more harm than good if it’s not implemented properly.

By Thor Olof Philogène • Oct. 25, 2023

Meat snack maker fined $140K, faced shipping restrictions for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity and putting employers "on notice" as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working at facilities.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 13, 2023

California makes history as first state to ban food additives linked to disease

The state’s Food Safety Act takes effect in 2027 and will prohibit the sale of common ingredients in products like candy and soda.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 12, 2023

Guardians of the franchise: Safeguarding success in the competitive landscape

Since launching a new product offers only one chance at success, optimizing it to its fullest potential becomes crucial.

By Katie Fellows • Oct. 11, 2023