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Food recalls dropped because of government shutdown, report says
Stericycle Expert Solutions said fewer inspections in the last quarter led to more potentially dangerous products getting to the market.
By Lillianna Byington • May 8, 2019 -
Q&A
GMA is transforming both its outlook and name, CEO says
In the second part of his interview with Food Dive, Geoff Freeman talks about the association's pivot to more storytelling, a focus on the supply chain and a better way to represent CPGs.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • May 2, 2019 -
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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.
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Q&A
GMA's CEO talks about the need to unite the food and beverage industry
Geoff Freeman, who took the helm of the Grocery Manufacturers Association in August, said the organization is more focused now after having lost its way.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • May 1, 2019 -
Opinion
The latest official word on salt: Eat less
The Center for Science in the Public Interest's Michael Jacobson and Peter Lurie argue it is time to act on the abundant evidence that salty diets are harmful.
By Michael Jacobson and Peter Lurie • May 1, 2019 -
Opinion
Success for food companies increasingly hinges on their ability to elevate human experiences
Peter Skarzynski and Kelly Weikel with Deloitte Consulting said CPGs should focus on connecting with consumers, offering good-for-you options and creating products that align with their values.
By Peter Skarzynski and Kelly Weikel • April 30, 2019 -
Foodborne illnesses are on the rise, CDC finds
Numbers of cyclospora, campylobacter and salmonella infections jumped last year, but researchers said that could be partly due to wider use of better diagnostic tests.
By Cathy Siegner • April 29, 2019 -
Consumers buy recalled products soon after they return to shelves, study says
Bakery and meat shoppers were the most likely to start purchasing these goods again, with seafood lovers being the least forgiving, according to Category Partners.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 26, 2019 -
FDA will exempt allulose from 'added sugar' labeling rules
The agency said the low-calorie sweetener is metabolized differently from other sugars, justifying its exemption from Nutrition Facts panel requirements.
By Cathy Siegner • April 25, 2019 -
Walmart turns to transparency with its own beef supply chain
Five hundred Walmart stores across the southeastern U.S. will carry Angus beef cuts from regional providers.
By Jessica Dumont • April 25, 2019 -
California LGMA adopts more stringent water safety standards for leafy greens
After recent E. coli outbreaks, the updated rules prevent using untreated surface water for crop irrigation prior to harvest.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 25, 2019 -
76% of comments to FDA support dairy terms on plant-based foods, report finds
Most were in favor of dairy alternatives using words like "milk," "cheese" and "yogurt," but 13.5% still oppose it, according to an analysis commissioned by the Plant Based Foods Association.
By Cathy Siegner • April 24, 2019 -
California soda tax bill stalled until next year
The measure would place a 2 cents per fluid ounce tax on sugary beverages, but it's unclear if it will become law.
By Lillianna Byington • April 24, 2019 -
Standards of identity for frozen cherry pie and French dressing are on the way out
The Trump administration's deregulation agenda includes dropping requirements for the amount of fruit in the dessert and proportions of oil in the salad topping.
By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2019 -
Arsenic found in 11 bottled water brands, Consumer Reports says
Keurig Dr Pepper's Peñafiel had the highest levels tested, while Whole Foods' Starkey brand, Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water and Danone's Volvic also tested positive for the element.
By Cathy Siegner • April 22, 2019 -
Q&A
Nestlé Waters North America striving for '100% recycling,' wary of plastic backlash
CEO Fernando Mercé sat down for a Q&A to discuss plans for greater rPET usage, water bottles becoming a target for activism and more.
By Cole Rosengren • April 22, 2019 -
Sponsored by Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
The truth about processed food
As we start to see governmental bodies looking to classification systems to inform policy, the importance of understanding what classifies food as processed or ultra-processed, as well as healthy versus unhealthy, becomes critical.
April 22, 2019 -
'Added sugars' on food labels will improve health and save money
While relabeling and potentially reformulating are expensive propositions, a modeling study found it could prevent thousands of diabetes and cardiovascular disease cases.
By Cathy Siegner • April 18, 2019 -
Doctors group sues USDA, claiming chicken contaminated with fecal matter
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says the agency has disregarded its concerns about the issue for six years.
By Lillianna Byington • April 18, 2019 -
4 major food companies call for stronger climate policies
Nestlé USA, Unilever, Danone North America and Mars — part of the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance — are lobbying the government to set a price on carbon.
By Cathy Siegner • April 16, 2019 -
Will voluntary salt-reduction guidelines be derailed by last-minute lobbying?
Several trade groups think the new sodium targets will be too costly, and their opposition has exposed differences within the industry about the impending change.
By Cathy Siegner • April 16, 2019 -
Edible insects, CBD and cell-cultured meat: Regulating the future of food
Lawyers and former FDA and USDA regulators gathered to discuss the future of these trends and how the government could decide to regulate them.
By Lillianna Byington • April 16, 2019 -
FDA
Tyson's VC arm invests in Clear Labs food safety tech
The company uses a robotic platform to detect pathogens and can get results in 24 hours, compared to the standard three to five days.
By Cathy Siegner • April 12, 2019 -
Cargill takes steps to source more sustainable coconut oil
The move, which protects the forests and growers who make a livelihood raising the crop, comes as consumers are increasingly concerned about where their food comes from.
By Cathy Siegner • April 11, 2019 -
Opinion
How blockchain can change the food industry
Chris Copenhaver and Ken Reiff, co-leaders of Cushman & Wakefield’s Food & Beverage Advisory group, write that one of the most promising answers to increasing food safety is blockchain.
By Chris Copenhaver and Ken Reiff • April 9, 2019 -
Is Maine's proposed extraction tax the latest attempt to squeeze bottled water?
The state's legislature is considering a fee on companies taking more than 1.5 million gallons from underground sources for commercial bottling — which seems to target Nestlé's Poland Spring.
By Cathy Siegner • April 9, 2019
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