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More than 90% of Americans plan to gift chocolate and candy this holiday season
As interest in sweets increases this month, the National Confectioners Association is offering digital resources with stats, tips and festive facts.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 6, 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. 5, 2019 -
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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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Opinion
As 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. 2, 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 -
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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 -
Bankrupt Bumble Bee sold for $928M
After filing for Chapter 11 last year, Taiwan-based FCF closed on its acquisition of the company's North American assets.
By Cathy Siegner • Updated Jan. 31, 2020 -
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 -
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 -
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 'happy cows' labeling claim lawsuit dismissed
A Vermont man said last year that 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 • Updated May 11, 2020 -
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 -
USDA
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 -
USDA turns over a new leaf with red spinach variety
The department's Agricultural Research Service, which is seeking a partner to produce seeds for the market, said the plant could be a substitute for red lettuce, radicchio or chard.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Ocean Spray to settle 'no artificial flavors' lawsuit for $5.4M
If the agreement is approved, the company will stop using the claim on its CranApple and CranGrape products within a year.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Tyson: Current market makes accurate forecast impossible
A deadly disease affecting the global hog supply, unpredictable trade policy shifts and a fire in Kansas all made executives wary of predicting next year's earnings — but it's not all bad news.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2019 -
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Nov. 12, 2019 -
The end of flour recalls? New process kills pathogens without heat treatment
Agri-Neo's organic liquid is added at the tempering stage during milling and provides a nearly 100% microbial reduction, potentially ending food safety issues with the baking staple.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 11, 2019 -
FDA
OpinionAccuracy in food safety: Why good enough isn't good enough
Even a system that catches pathogens 98% of the time could have huge cost and reputational repercussions for a brand, writes Clear Labs CEO Sasan Amini.
By Sasan Amini • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Maple Leaf is the first major food company to go carbon neutral
The producer of meat and plant proteins said the move acknowledges the industry's impact on the environment and the need to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to zero.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Plant-based plaintiffs drop lawsuit challenging Mississippi's labeling law
The state's revised regulations allow packages to carry common meat-like terms as long as they also signify products do not contain meat.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Olive oil producers petition FDA to adopt enforceable standards of identity
The North American Olive Oil Association filed a second petition in May, which included consumer research about the staple ingredient.
By Cathy Siegner • Updated June 8, 2020
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