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Tofurky lawsuit: Arkansas 'meat' labeling law violates right to free speech
The legacy maker of plant-based meat alternatives says the state's prohibition of terminology traditionally associated with meat, dairy and rice products is unconstitutional.
By Cathy Siegner • July 24, 2019 -
Proposed rule could cut SNAP benefits for 3M people
The USDA wants to close a loophole it claims allows states to bypass eligibility requirements and misuse the program.
By Jessica Dumont • July 24, 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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1 in 4 US consumers discuss responsible food sourcing online
The Center for Food Integrity analyzed millions of online engagements and found more people than just Generation Z cares about how what they eat is made and processed.
By Cathy Siegner • July 19, 2019 -
Coalition of health groups keeps California soda tax issue fizzing
The group — which counts the American Heart Association, California Medical Association and California Dental Association as members — wants to get it on the 2020 ballot.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 19, 2019 -
Study: GMOs are needed to feed the planet in 2050
A World Resources Institute report said more use of genetic modification will help ensure there is enough food for the estimated population of 10 billion people, but the technology is still controversial with consumers.
By Cathy Siegner • July 18, 2019 -
Why the meat industry is working together on sustainability
The leading trade group voted to make it a noncompetitive issue, encouraging members to share best practices and use advisers to improve environmental impacts.
By Cathy Siegner • July 17, 2019 -
Sugar in fruit juice may increase risk of cancer, research finds
While consumption of drinks with the sweetener was "significantly associated" with an overall risk of the disease, researchers said their findings need to be replicated in other large-scale studies.
By Cathy Siegner • July 12, 2019 -
Growers consider a minimum price for coffee farmers with prices at multi-year low
Those who grow coffee beans are hoping to replicate similar efforts by cocoa producers who were successful in getting higher payments for their crop.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
Arla to test 3D imagery systems to improve cow welfare
The artificial intelligence technology is designed to identify changes in the physical well-being, mobility and weight of the animal before they are detected by the human eye.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 11, 2019 -
Plant-based meat company sues Mississippi over state labeling law
The plaintiffs claim the new ban prohibiting the products from using meat terminology violates their First Amendment rights.
By Cathy Siegner • July 3, 2019 -
Nestlé's Toll House quietly introduces edible cookie dough
Despite no formal announcement, the company acknowledged the product's debut by tweeting in response to reports on news sites and Instagram.
By Cathy Siegner • July 2, 2019 -
Oatly stops advertising 'no added sugars' after challenge from Campbell
The legacy company argued Oatly's claims were misleading because its production process breaks down oat starch into simple sugars.
By Cathy Siegner • July 2, 2019 -
DuPont develops natural egg white replacement for plant-based meats
The company said the ingredient for burgers, sausages and cold cut substitutes improves taste and texture, and eliminates the risk of salmonella or avian flu.
By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019 -
As DOJ investigates price-fixing against chicken industry, do criminal charges loom?
Tyson Foods, Sanderson Farms and Pilgrim's Pride are among the processors who have denied claims from retailers, restaurants and others accusing them of colluding to keep prices high.
By Lillianna Byington • Updated June 27, 2019 -
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USDA inspector general investigates proposed pork inspection changes
The probe will look into whether the department hid information or used flawed data to support changes that would put some food safety tasks in the hands of industry staff.
By Cathy Siegner • June 26, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How the food industry has weathered an unpredictable 2 years of Trump's trade tactics
With new tariffs announced in tweets, trade agreements awaiting approval and mixed signals from the White House, the period has been filled with ups and downs.
By Lillianna Byington • June 26, 2019 -
Keurig Dr Pepper withdraws Peñafiel bottled water from US for high arsenic levels
The company voluntarily pulled back its mineral spring water sourced from Mexico after sampling found levels higher than allowed by the FDA.
By Cathy Siegner • June 24, 2019 -
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Should frozen food be used as a battery to lower energy costs?
Is the common practice of flywheeling on your frozen food really the best way to save the most energy?
June 24, 2019 -
Fairlife, Coca-Cola sued after animal abuse videos exposed at supplier's dairy farm
Four lawsuits have been filed against the milk producer, accusing the company of consumer fraud and deceptive marketing.
By Cathy Siegner • June 21, 2019 -
Buyers agree to minimum cocoa price increase after Ghana and Ivory Coast threaten to stop sales
Governments of the West African countries, where about two-thirds of the world's supply is grown, said a higher price is needed to balance what farmers and commodity traders are paid.
By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019 -
FDA clarifies 'added sugars' labeling rules for honey and maple syrup
The agency also said cranberry products such as Craisins and beverages must declare how much extra sweetener is included in grams and the percent Daily Value that it makes up.
By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019 -
Gene-edited chicken cells may stop the spread of bird flu
Removing part of the DNA from lab-grown cells could eliminate the threat, researchers say, but would consumers accept food products from these birds?
By Cathy Siegner • June 19, 2019 -
Can food companies avoid consumer lawsuits about GMO labeling?
Attorney Martin Hahn told IFT19 attendees that the answer to that question is probably no since there's a large lack of understanding about genetically modified food and the new law requiring disclosure.
By Megan Poinski • June 19, 2019 -
What cannabis edibles on Canadian shelves means for the US
The country's health department issued regulations for the products last week, and items are expected to be in stores starting in December.
By Cathy Siegner • June 18, 2019 -
Junk food may cause kids' allergies, study says
Parents are feeding their children healthier food as trends shift, but is it enough?
By Jessi Devenyns • June 18, 2019
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