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Race for regulation of cell-based meatUpside Foods gets FDA greenlight for cultivated chicken
The California company received the first U.S. regulatory approval of any kind for meat grown from cells. It awaits a decision from the USDA before it can serve its products to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Nov. 16, 2022 -
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FDA publishes final food traceability rule
New recordkeeping requirements as items such as produce, cheeses and eggs move through production and supply chain will go into effect in 2026.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Beyond Meat partners with American Cancer Society on research
The meat analog company will help facilitate data collection to see if plant-based alternatives could be linked to the prevention of chronic disease.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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Food prices put Democrats at a disadvantage in midterm elections, analysts say
Political scientists said inflation widely gives Republicans an advantage with voters, but some argue shifting the focus to corporate power in the food industry could help Democrats.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Flavor ProducersHow to create value
With sustained increase in the costing of utilities, purchasing habits by “trading down” in food and beverage options is not only real, it’s upon us.
By Simon O’Brien Senior Creative Manager at Flavor Producers • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Impossible Foods’ patent affirmed in legal battle with Motif FoodWorks
While the ingredient company’s challenge to the plant-based meat maker’s intellectual property was not reviewed, the litigation between the two parties continues.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 31, 2022 -
DOJ investigating poultry payment practices, Pilgrim’s Pride says
The poultry giant said it learned of the government’s civil investigation earlier this month. It warned any action from the review could impact its operations.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Constellation transitions to passive role at Canopy Growth
As part of a deal, the alcohol giant would keep its existing 35.7% stake, but no longer be allowed to nominate representatives to the board or approve certain transactions.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Tyson will pay $10.5M to settle Washington poultry price-fixing suit
The state-level lawsuit includes 16 other chicken producers, which the attorney general says drove up consumer prices since at least 2008.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Big CPGs have not been making food and drink healthier, study finds
The Access to Nutrition Initiative found the 11 largest U.S. manufacturers increased their commitments to affordable, more nutritious products, but have largely not translated those promises into action.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Oct. 17, 2022 -
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USDA proposal focuses on reducing salmonella in poultry
The department’s proposed framework includes requiring breeders to test birds for the bacteria before selling it to meat companies in order to prevent outbreaks.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 17, 2022 -
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FDA leaders say the agency is ‘focused on food’
Commissioner Robert Califf and safety and nutrition head Susan Mayne told a conference this week how they plan to use policy to improve what people eat amid unhealthy diets and poor nutrition.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 13, 2022 -
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U.S. Supreme Court weighs impact of California animal welfare law on industry, retail prices
The justices asked lawyers representing the pork industry and the state about the impact Proposition 12 will have on small producers and interstate commerce.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 12, 2022 -
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Arkansas plant-based meat labeling restrictions are unconstitutional, judge rules
The court said terms like “burger” and “hot dog” on Tofurky’s clearly labeled plant-based items aren’t deceptive and provide consumers with important information about the products.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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How the Supreme Court animal welfare case could reshape the pork sector
The Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on a challenge to California’s Prop 12, which defines how much space breeding pigs, veal calves and egg-laying hens should have in captivity.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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Tyson employees’ COVID lawsuit reinstated
A federal appeals court resuscitated the case after being dismissed by a district court in June 2021. It claims the meat company acted with gross negligence, ending in wrongful death.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 5, 2022 -
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OpinionWhy the food industry is the cause and the cure of unhealthy diets
The only way President Biden's lofty goals to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases can be achieved is for the public and private sectors to work together, writes Greg Garrett of the Access to Nutrition Initiative.
By Greg S. Garrett • Oct. 5, 2022 -
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Consumer groups sue for nutritional labeling on alcoholic beverages
The organizations want the Treasury Department to require product labels with alcohol content, ingredient lists and serving size information — changes they first petitioned for in 2003.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 5, 2022 -
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‘A win for public health’: Initial reactions to the ‘healthy’ definition
Executives, industry groups and an attorney share their first impressions of the FDA’s long-awaited labeling proposal, which is currently open for comments.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 4, 2022 -
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Plant employees can perform meat inspections, court rules
The new measure does not interfere with the federal government’s responsibility to ensure food is safe, according to the opinion.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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New rule seeks to stop discrimination among meat producers
USDA said the proposal aims to protect farmers, especially those who belong to vulnerable communities, against retaliation from large processors.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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OpinionHow producers are driving a more connected food ecosystem
Players in the middle of farmers and consumers will need to evaluate their business models to see where they fit, and embrace agility and resilience, writes Ernst & Young’s Bill McClure.
By Bill McClure • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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How Danone will improve consumer nutrition
The yogurt giant plans to reduce sugar in its products targeted at children, improve the nutrient density of its plant-based drinks and give $22 million to research, improving access and education.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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‘Healthy’ gets a new definition from FDA
The regulated definition looks at how well food items measure up to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with limits on the amounts of sodium, added sugars and saturated fats they contain.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Sept. 28, 2022 -
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Smithfield to pay $75M in latest pork antitrust deal
This settlement, involving at least 17.6 million consumers, follows JBS’ agreement to pay $20 million to purchasers this month.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 28, 2022
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