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FDA
How FDA's new food safety plan for imports will impact the industry
The agency will beef up inspections both here and abroad and use mandatory recall authority to limit risks from the 15% of the U.S. food supply that is imported.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Danone tops ranking of food companies based on environmental footprint
When it comes to preparation for integrated sustainability, a report found the French company is at the top for readiness to transition to a low-carbon economy, while Kraft Heinz ranked last.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 26, 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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Glyphosate is in most beer and wine, study says
On the same day a federal trial against Roundup owner Bayer started, the report from U.S. PIRG recommends that use of the weed killer be banned.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 26, 2019 -
How effective are soda taxes in reducing consumption of sugary drinks?
Four years after the first tax was implemented, researchers are looking to see if they work well in the long term.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 25, 2019 -
FDA needs to make sure 'food labels are truthful, not misleading,' says CSPI head
A new paper co-written by the consumer group's leader says FDA could help reduce diet-related diseases by tightening up the rules around health claims.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 22, 2019 -
Canopy Growth CEO: Cannabis hasn't caught the attention of Big Food — yet
While beer and tobacco have looked into marijuana, Bruce Linton said the substance hasn't had a significantly disruptive impact on most CPG companies.
By Christopher Doering • Updated June 17, 2019 -
Can whole milk in schools help the dairy industry?
A new bill in the House of Representatives seeks to add the beverage to cafeteria menus nationwide, but it's unclear if it could turn the tide for the ailing segment.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 19, 2019 -
What is 'milk'? Danone and Chobani take opposing viewpoints
While both companies are known for their yogurt, the one with a large plant-based arm feels there is no consumer confusion, while the other sharply disagrees.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Will GMA's new strategy bring back former members?
The CPG industry group said its long-term strategy is to fundamentally transform the organization, which recently went through some difficult times as companies including Nestlé, Campbell Soup and Kraft Heinz left.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Sodium is not a treatment for lightheadedness, study finds
Researchers at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found higher intake can actually make the condition worse, which runs counter to traditional recommendations.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 2019 -
Too mellow? How companies try to speed the cannabis beer buzz
Developing consumer-friendly infused drinks is a challenge because alcohol absorbs into the bloodstream faster.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Study: Eating organic makes pesticide residues in the body drop
After six days of an organic diet, researchers in California found the levels of synthetic substances in four families fell 60.5%.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Q&A
How the cannabis beverage was established — and expanded — by Keef Brands
CEO Erik Knutson told Food Dive how his company created sodas, seltzers and juices with the trendy ingredient, entered into a partnership for beer and where he sees the market going.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Petition asks USDA to exclude hydroponics from organic certification
The Center for Food Safety asserted in January that soil is a necessity for a product to get the seal, even though the National Organic Standards Board tossed out a ban in 2017.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Bob Nicols, USDA. (2013). "20130828-OC-RBN-3316" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Will FDA's on-farm inspections under FSMA's Produce Safety Rule make fruits and vegetables safer?
The Food and Drug Administration said routine inspections will start this spring with the largest domestic and international produce farms.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 11, 2019 -
How healthy is coconut oil? Lawsuit attacks label claims
The case, filed Jan. 24 in California, said the ingredient contains high levels of saturated fat and is not good for consumers.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 7, 2019 -
Opinion
What dairy pros need to know about the USMCA
The agreement, which still needs to be approved, shifts the trade and export of products between the United States, Mexico and Canada. Ted Jacoby III, who leads the T.C. Jacoby & Company trading firm, breaks down the plan.
By Ted Jacoby III • Feb. 7, 2019 -
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Inside the GMO law: What needs to be labeled and why it matters
Highly refined ingredients and the "BE" acronym are out, according to regulations issued in December. The food industry and consumer groups are split on how effective the new measure will be.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Cattlemen's group policy priority: 'Fake meat' regulation
The industry argues the only products that should be allowed to carry the label of "beef" are ones derived from actual livestock and harvested for human consumption.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Federal court blocks San Francisco's health warnings on soda advertisements
The ordinance would have required advertisements to issue a warning that consuming sugary beverages "contributes to obesity, diabetes and tooth decay."
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Coca-Cola emails disclose more about controversial talks with health officials
A new report reveals additional details about communication between the company and the CDC from 2011 to 2015, showing the beverage giant trying to influence World Health Organization policy.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Juices have hazardous amounts of heavy metals, study finds
The already declining segment gets more bad news and another consumer problem that is difficult — but not necessarily impossible — to resolve.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Why are chicken producers pursuing Non-GMO Project verification?
Springer Mountain Farms recently was approved for the symbol on its PLUS line, but according to federal law, meat and poultry cannot be considered genetically modified.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019 -
StarKist settles price fixing claims with Walmart for $20.5M
After the company pleaded guilty to one count of artificially inflating costs in October, it still faces a federal fine of up to $100 million.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019 -
USDA
Darden Restaurants accuses chicken producers of overcharging
A federal lawsuit claims they conspired to sell products to the parent company of establishments including Olive Garden at artificially inflated prices from 2008 through 2016.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019
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