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FDA
Report: USDA to release new food safety guidelines for meat companies
Amid a rise in recalls, an official told Reuters that companies will be required to start internal investigations when consumers complain and notify the government within 24 hours.
By Lillianna Byington • March 5, 2019 -
Opinion
How blockchain can protect reputations and attract committed customers
Amid the uptick in recent recalls, Anant Kadiyala of Oracle writes blockchain technology can help businesses regain and reinforce trust from the public.
By Anant Kadiyala • March 1, 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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Washington state bill would make manufacturers responsible for plastic waste
House Bill 1204 would require plastic packaging producers to either participate in a stewardship organization by 2022 or stop using the materials.
By Cathy Siegner • March 1, 2019 -
Deep Dive
NYC crackdown slows momentum of CBD-infused food and drink
Cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive marijuana extract, has been tapped as a top restaurant trend for 2019. But the FDA has halted sales in some markets — leaving operators confused about its future.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Barry Callebaut petitions FDA for health claim on chocolate
The Swiss company found that consuming at least 200 mg of cocoa flavanols daily may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Dairy group urges FDA to crack down on use of terms on non-milk products
The National Milk Producers Federation said agency rules require products to use the word "imitation" if they reference a standardized dairy food but don't have the same nutritional value.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Opinion
Top takeaways from TTB's proposed labeling modernization: What alcoholic beverage companies need to know
The primary goal is to make rules simpler and clearer for business owners so compliance will be easier. Three members of Hogan Lovells IP practice explain what's in the proposal and how to comment on it.
By Brendan Quinn, Veronica Colas and Andrea DiSandro • Feb. 27, 2019 -
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 -
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
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