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

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

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Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

By Food Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dairy industry flexing to add CBD despite regulatory uncertainty

The head of the International Dairy Foods Association said an "insatiable appetite" for these products could prompt more companies to enter the space, even without FDA approval.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 28, 2020

Canopy Growth delays its Canadian cannabis beverage line

The company, in which Constellation Brands invested nearly $4 billion, initially planned for the drinks to hit shelves this month.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 24, 2020

Memphis Meats raises $161M to build a cell-based meat plant

Legacy companies Cargill and Tyson both participated in this funding round for a facility that could be making products in 24 months.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 23, 2020

Food safety law firm asks USDA to ban 31 salmonella strains

Seattle-based Marler Clark submitted a petition seeking stricter guidelines regarding the bacteria on meat and poultry​, but critics say it's impossible to remove it all. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 22, 2020

Leftovers: Jelly Belly flavors get fizzy; Nestlé brings the raw Fun(fetti)

The family behind the iconic candy started a company to bring their "stand-out flavors" to seltzer, and Siggi's puts kid-friendly skyr in pouches.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 17, 2020

Alcohol companies may miss out on billions in e-commerce sales, report finds

Industry leaders need to look closer at how often younger generations use online shopping channels and how much that influences consumer behavior, a Rabobank analyst wrote.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2020

How a new tomato variety could change urban farming and cultivation

The gene-edited crop grows in compact bunches instead of long vines and can be harvested in small areas, including converted storage containers or potentially spacecraft.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2020

Diet Dr Pepper doesn't make false weight loss promises, court rules

This unanimous ruling at the close of 2019 from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could dissuade consumers from filing lawsuits about "diet" labels.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2020