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PureCircle fined $575,000 for using prison labor for imported stevia
The sweetener producer denies wrongdoing, but the real question may be how this impacts Ingredion, which acquired a controlling stake in the company last month.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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Government and industry form alliance to protect meatpacking workers
The agreement between the Department of Labor and the North American Meat Institute is being heavily criticized by unions that fear it only gives companies more power.
By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 17, 2020 -
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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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New York accuses Hillandale Farms of egg price gouging
Early in the pandemic, the state said the producer made $4 million in two months from unlawful price increases, charging up to four times the price at the beginning of the year.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Aug. 12, 2020 -
Lawsuit challenges California's ban on soda taxes
The plaintiffs argue the law prohibiting cities from enacting them until 2031 is illegal because it curtails local governments’ ability to raise funds for public services.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 11, 2020 -
Proposed rules aim to prevent organic fraud and strengthen regulations
In the 20 years since the initial standards were written, the segment has grown substantially, with more complex supply chains and sales worth over $50 billion last year.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Pomeroy, Erica. (2013). "On the Road with Mike Taylor" [photograph]. Retrieved from U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Contaminated onions linked to more than 1,400 illnesses in the US and Canada
Thomson International voluntarily recalled all varieties of the vegetable, which was shipped to all 50 states and has sickened consumers in most of them.
By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Sept. 8, 2020 -
FDA grants Ocean Spray qualified health claim for its cranberry juice
The company can label some products to indicate a relationship between their consmption and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020 -
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GMO labeling advocates sue USDA to strengthen disclosure law
Four years after President Obama signed the bill, the group of plaintiffs want it replaced with something they say will provide more transparency to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • July 30, 2020 -
Courtesy of Tyson Foods
USDA faces lawsuit and legislation over increased line speeds at meat plants
Sen. Cory Booker introduced the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act the same day that the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union filed a federal complaint on the same issue.
By Lillianna Byington • July 29, 2020 -
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Pillsbury reformulates cookie dough to be safely eaten raw
By the end of the summer, all of General Mills' refrigerated products on grocery shelves will be made with heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs.
By Megan Poinski • July 29, 2020 -
Opinion
Building brand loyalty to last beyond the pandemic
From being authentic to doing things that help the greater good, Louise Pollock at Pollock Communications says companies need to find ways to stay relevant with consumers during these unprecedented times.
By Louise Pollock • July 27, 2020 -
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Ready, Set, Food gets $3M in funding led by Danone's VC unit
The investment will be used by the upstart to help prevent babies from developing severe food allergies to peanut, egg and milk.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 22, 2020 -
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Startup FoodID develops test for 95% of the most common antibiotics
The company, co-founded by Bill Niman, hopes to bring more transparency with its adulterant test and label claim authentication for beef, pork and poultry.
By Lillianna Byington • July 21, 2020 -
Dietary Guidelines scientific report could deliver a plant-based policy win
The document, which will be used by the federal government for the new official guidelines for a healthy diet, encourages more consumption of fruits and vegetables, and less red meat, alcohol and sugar.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2020 -
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'Cell-based' seafood is the preferred term for consumers, research shows
In a study funded by BlueNalu, more than 3,000 consumers were shown different terminology. This one scored the best on accuracy and willingness to purchase.
By Megan Poinski • July 15, 2020 -
FDA releases food safety blueprint that uses tech to build on FSMA
Tech-enabled traceability, data tools, modernization and strengthening safety culture are ways the agency believes foodborne illnesses can be reduced.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 14, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
How plant-based eating can help save the world
Panelists at the Institute of Food Technologists' virtual event, including entrepreneur Seth Goldman, said making this dietary change will go the furthest toward improving sustainability and consumer health.
By Megan Poinski • July 14, 2020 -
Goya faces boycott backlash after CEO praises Trump
Despite calls on social media from people such as Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda to never buy from the company again, Robert Unanue said he isn't apologizing for his comments.
By Lillianna Byington • July 13, 2020 -
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Tyson Foods speeds up plans for robot butchers during pandemic
Even though use is growing across the industry, variability in poultry and livestock carcasses has slowed wider adoption by large processors.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 13, 2020 -
FDA study finds some CBD products are mislabeled
Of the 20 edible and beverage products tested that had an amount of CBD marketed on their labels, five had less than 80% of the amount indicated and six had more than 120%.
By Lillianna Byington • July 9, 2020 -
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Almost 700 sick in US and Canada in Fresh Express salad outbreak
Federal health regulators are investigating the multi-state outbreak in the Midwest tied to Cyclospora. The products were sold at Aldi, Hy-Vee, Walmart and Jewel-Osco.
By Jessi Devenyns • Updated July 28, 2020 -
Whole Foods' bottled water brand has 'concerning levels' of arsenic, Consumer Reports says
The retailer's Starkey Spring Water, which was recalled three years ago because of elevated levels of the chemical element, has been called out by the organization before.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 26, 2020 -
Opinion
Why we should elevate credible science
As real scientists and their proven methods of research are coming under attack, Wendelyn Jones of ILSI North America writes about why it's so important to come to their defense.
By Wendelyn Jones • June 22, 2020 -
Food allergies affect 1 in 4 consumers, study says
An estimated 85 million people spend $19 billion annually to avoid purchasing products with the top nine allergens, according to new research from FARE.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 22, 2020 -
Most shoppers plan to keep loading their pantries, survey finds
A PwC report found customers are still worried about their safety and until COVID-19 is fully resolved, they plan to continue stocking up and avoiding restaurants.
By Krishna Thakker • June 22, 2020
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