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Banana exports from the Philippines may drop 40% amid coronavirus
Quarantine measures are hurting the second largest exporter of the fruit, which accounts for 20% of global banana production and 90% of total exports to Asia.
By Jessi Devenyns • 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 -
Trade group asks government to ensure food workers have protective equipment
The Consumer Brands Association said some state agencies are confiscating thermometers and face masks meant for industrial use, placing essential employees at risk.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 15, 2020 -
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More meat plants close as employee coronavirus outbreaks grow
Cargill, Maple Leaf and Smithfield Foods are the latest companies to suspend production at processing facilities as workers test positive for COVID-19.
By Jessi Devenyns • Updated April 9, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz breaks output records during coronavirus pandemic
The mega-manufacturer is working around the clock at its 39 factories across the U.S. — and will keep going as long as there is demand, said Mitch Arends, senior vice president of operations and manufacturing.
By Megan Poinski • April 3, 2020 -
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Food tech startup reshapes strategy as coronavirus closes down lab work
The pandemic has prompted Clara Foods, the manufacturer of animal-free egg whites, to narrow its research efforts and could delay partnerships the company forges with CPGs to use its product.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2020 -
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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 -
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 -
Raisins have more pesticides than the 'Dirty Dozen' produce, report finds
In the fresh produce category, strawberries, spinach and kale again took the top three spots on the Environmental Working Group's list for having the largest amount of the controversial substances.
By Jessi Devenyns • 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 -
Opinion
How companies can cope as coronavirus impacts the food chain
Businesses need to remain vigilant in assessing their risk while mitigating against significant dangers and disruptions from the disease, said Steven P. Blonder, a principal at Much Shelist.
By Steven P. Blonder • March 23, 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 -
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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 -
Corbion shifts focus to natural food preservation and lactic acid
The Dutch food and biochemicals firm also said its growth plans include prioritizing sustainability and on-trend ingredients such as algae.
By Cathy Siegner • March 12, 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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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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
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