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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 -
FDA aims to improve safety of leafy greens with new plan
The agency said "a more urgent, collaborative, and action-oriented approach" is needed after dozens of E. coli infections in the U.S. have been linked to the produce since 2009.
By Cathy Siegner • March 9, 2020 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PIPA
TrendlineGetting 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 -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2020). "Feed Your Mind banner" [illustration]. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/agricultural-biotechnology.
Years after GMOs became controversial, the federal government launches consumer education
As food manufacturers put "bioengineered" labels on products made through genetic modification, the FDA, USDA and EPA are using the campaign to share the story behind these crops.
By Megan Poinski • March 6, 2020 -
The image by Poyraz 72 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Red light: UK consumers less likely to buy sugary items
Researchers found participants avoided foods with a high sugar content, while those with excess fats and salt were viewed as less bad.
By Cathy Siegner • March 5, 2020 -
Judge rules against petition to end organic certification for hydroponic farming
The Center for Food Safety, several organic producers and compliance agencies are looking at their legal options to continue their fight to require these crops to be planted in soil.
By Megan Poinski • Updated March 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of Horizon Organic
Horizon Organic commits to a carbon-positive supply chain by 2025
The company, which is part of Danone North America, said in a release it would be the first national dairy brand to achieve this status.
By Cathy Siegner • March 3, 2020 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on October 14, 2013
PepsiCo tests recyclable rings made from molded pulp
The soda and snacks giant said the trial of the new material in Sacramento for a month will replace plastic that is typically used on the company's 7.5-ounce six-packs of Pepsi and Sierra Mist.
By Cathy Siegner • March 2, 2020 -
Sponsored by Almond Board of California
On the safe side: The almond industry keeps exceeding safety expectations
Learn more about how the Almond Board of California stays ahead in produce safety.
March 2, 2020 -
Opinion
Will the United States lead the future of meat?
If we do not remain open to new ideas — especially in terms of food production — we risk losing valuable ground, writes the Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation.
By Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation • Feb. 28, 2020 -
Retrieved from Rebbl via Business Wire on February 28, 2020
Rebbl switches to 100% recycled and recyclable plastic bottles
The maker of organic plant-based beverages said its new Green Packaging Initiative conserves resources and reduces materials going to landfills.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 28, 2020 -
Rainforest Alliance strengthens its cocoa certification program
The group said the changes will address challenges within the sector, including farmer livelihoods, child labor and deforestation.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Has LaCroix found 'vindication' from the withdrawal of a consumer lawsuit over its 'natural' claim?
The plaintiff said she could not determine whether the beverage contained synthetic ingredients, but the sparkling water brand still faces other challenges.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 20, 2020 -
Diageo pays $5M fine to settle SEC investigation
The regulator said the global spirits giant pressured U.S. distributors to buy more than they needed in order to meet internal sales targets in 2014 and 2015.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 20, 2020 -
How Unilever can change CPG marketing by shifting Wall's ice cream ads away from kids
The company was prompted by the World Health Organization's declaration of childhood obesity as one of the most serious issues of this century.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Opinion
Valentine's Day reminder: Together we can end child labor in cocoa
The chocolate industry wants to see children in school, not on farms. The efforts to change have had mixed results and a new approach is needed, writes World Cocoa Foundation's Richard Scobey.
By Richard Scobey • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Deep Dive // Race for regulation of cell-based meat
Cell-based meat products are years away, so why are states making so many laws about them?
Seventeen laws about meat labeling were passed in 14 states in 2019, and nine states are considering similar legislation this year.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Megan Poinski/Food Dive
Miyoko's Kitchen sues California over plant-based product labeling rules
The company said the state is violating its First Amendment rights by telling it to stop using dairy terms such as "butter" on its vegan product and to remove the image of a woman hugging a cow from its website.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Retrieved from Nestle on March 27, 2018
Nestlé discontinues lower-sugar Milkybar Wowsomes
The food giant didn't give a reason for pulling the candy containing 30% less of the sweetener, but sales reportedly had been disappointing.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Opinion
Be straight with me: A new era in 'woke' food labeling
As consumers are changing, brands need to be more transparent, open and honest. British copywriter Jonathan A. Finch discusses how to best communicate today.
By Jonathan A. Finch • Feb. 6, 2020 -
Food research is chronically underfunded, IFT finds
The global science organization found the amount pledged to learn more about safety, efficiency and nutrition has fallen since 2008, and recommends it become a higher priority.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 6, 2020 -
Virginia dairy labeling bill goes to governor
The bill, which passed the state's Senate and House of Delegates, would deem anything labeled "milk" that doesn't come from a hoofed mammal as misbranded.
By Megan Poinski • Updated March 5, 2020 -
Kellogg to reduce glyphosate use in supply chain as EPA OKs weed killer
Consumer and environmental advocacy groups applauded the cereal maker's decision and hoped it would spur similar action from other companies such as PepsiCo and General Mills.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 3, 2020 -
Rain puts a damper on low sugar prices
Tight supplies are expected until new crops are harvested this fall, putting pressure on manufacturers who use the sweetener in their products.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2020 -
Beyond Meat wins small victory in case filed by former co-packer
A California judge threw out charges that said the plant-based meat company stole trade secrets from Don Lee Farms, but much of the sprawling case still stands.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Aug. 31, 2021 -
USDA
Appeals court upholds ruling finding Kansas 'ag-gag' law unconstitutional
While judges on the panel felt the law violated the right to free speech, another panel hearing arguments on a similar case in Iowa came to a different conclusion.
By Cathy Siegner • Updated Aug. 25, 2021
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