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US meat exports to China rise as supply falls, analysis shows
Companies have warned of potential shortages as coronavirus infects workers, but shipments overseas have surged, according to a Reuters analysis.
By Lillianna Byington • May 12, 2020 -
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved from Flickr.
As coronavirus spreads in meat plants, nearly 200 USDA inspectors test positive
Three Food Safety and Inspection Service inspectors have died from the virus. The agency said it has enough face masks to keep personnel supplied for the next few months.
By Lillianna Byington • May 11, 2020 -
USDA photo by Preston Keres. (2017). "20170428-OSEC-PJK-1465" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Lawsuit about worker conditions at Smithfield plant dismissed
Since the case was filed, the meat processor has made several changes to its Milan, Missouri location and OSHA has put in place new regulations on how manufacturing facilities should be run.
By Megan Poinski • May 06, 2020 -
USDA to purchase $470M in surplus meat, dairy and produce
After facing criticism that the government's efforts have been slow to help producers during the pandemic, the department said this will allow food to be distributed to communities nationwide.
By Lillianna Byington • May 05, 2020 -
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Tyson CEO says meat supply will increase in back half of year
When asked if its plants could build back up to pre-coronavirus capacity given operational changes, such as social distancing, that need to be implemented, Noel White said, "The answer would be yes."
By Emma Cosgrove • May 05, 2020 -
USDA. (2017). Retrieved from Flickr.
Why Trump's executive order to keep meat plants open is seen as 'risky'
The president invoked the Defense Production Act to ease concerns about supply and liability among companies, but the move has drawn mixed reactions and raised questions about worker safety.
By Lillianna Byington • May 04, 2020 -
Justice Department approves DFA purchase of Dean Foods' assets
As a condition of the deal, antitrust officials said the dairy co-op must divest three processing plants to alleviate potential competitive harm.
By Lillianna Byington • May 04, 2020 -
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Trump orders meat plants to remain open despite outbreaks
As the number of plant closures continue to rise and supply concerns grow, the president invoked the Defense Production Act to keep production running.
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Bob Nichols. (2013). "20130822-OC-RBN-2946" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
2M chickens euthanized as coronavirus shuts down meat processors
As animals who were raised for the processing plants grow, producers are running out of room to keep them.
By Megan Poinski • April 28, 2020 -
Cal-Maine accused of price gouging in Texas lawsuit
The country's largest egg producer denies the accusation, saying spikes of about 300% came from "unprecedented retail demand."
By Megan Poinski • April 27, 2020 -
Virginia governor signs bill to regulate CBD in food
Despite federal prohibitions, the state's bill is intended to help guide the hemp industry by regulating facility conditions and production requirements.
By Lillianna Byington • April 21, 2020 -
How the federal $19B coronavirus relief fund can help farmers and food producers
After weeks of industry groups and companies asking for financial support, the department will purchase $3 billion in fresh produce, dairy and meat to distribute through the nation's food banks.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 21, 2020 -
Bob Nicols, USDA. (2013). "20130828-OC-RBN-3316" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
OpinionCOVID-19 and our food system: What we need to do now
In a world where fear dominates headlines and infects dialogue, Clareo's Scott Bowman writes about three ways to shift from anxiety to action to protect the safety and supply of food.
By Scott Bowman • April 21, 2020 -
PureCircle files another lawsuit claiming stevia patent infringement
The company's third patent case since 2017 claims Almendra's Steviarome product has aspects that too closely match its own.
By Megan Poinski • April 16, 2020 -
Virginia milk labeling bill vetoed
Gov. Ralph Northam wrote restricting the label to products from animals could hinder businesses' ability to thrive and may violate free speech.
By Megan Poinski • April 16, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Antitrust concerns cloud DFA's purchase of Dean Foods' assets
Although the bankruptcy court approved the sale, it needs the U.S. Department of Justice to sign off. Some are hoping that roadblock will stop the deal.
By Lillianna Byington • April 16, 2020 -
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Molson Coors expands partnership with Hexo to launch CBD beverages in Colorado
The new joint venture called Truss CBD USA will be majority owned by the beer giant. The two companies already developed a beverage for Canada.
By Lillianna Byington • April 15, 2020 -
Bob Nicols, USDA. (2013). "20130828-OC-RBN-3316" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Farmworker visas got easier to obtain, but will that solve the industry's problems?
The State Department is waiving interview requirements for many of the applications, but the threat of the ongoing pandemic still looms.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 31, 2020 -
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 -
j_lai. (December 20, 2008). "tropicana - old and new". Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/jlai321/3123175118.
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 -
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2011). [photograph]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov/5707774275.
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 -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2020). [photograph]. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/new-nutrition-facts-label.
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
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