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Farm Bill includes $125M for food waste reduction
The latest version of the legislation shows addressing this topic can help mitigate the climate crisis while presenting new economic opportunities.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 12, 2018 -
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Whole Foods stops using takeout containers with problematic chemical
A study of food packaging in five major grocery companies found more than two-thirds may have been treated with PFAS, a toxic chemical known to cause health problems.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
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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Have hydroponics diluted the integrity of organic produce?
A new report from The Cornucopia Institute critiques the U.S. practice of allowing produce grown without soil to be certified as organic.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Organic trade group applauds crop's success in Farm Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the version of the measure reported out by conference committee, and it was headed to the House for expected approval.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Monster Energy drink didn't cause heart attack, jury finds
The 18-year-old plaintiff faulted the energy drink company for not disclosing the amount of caffeine in the beverage — or its potential consequences.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Costco plans to beef up animal antibiotics policy
By 2020, the warehouse club retailer will only use medicines for therapeutic use under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Opinion
Finally, the food industry is coming around to the science of women's nutrition
While modern science has taken steps to make up for lost time, Villanova Business School faculty member Keith Wright writes that some in the business community are taking matters into their own hands.
By Keith Wright • Dec. 11, 2018 -
5 lawsuits that could change the food industry
From unknown ingredients and debatable labels to the spreading of salmonella and E. coli, this year has not been short of litigation that can make a big impact.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Deep Dive
It's not easy being green: Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak rattles food, grocery industries
The FDA's decision to request that the popular green gets pulled from shelves sent "a strong message" to the produce sector, according to a former agency official, while costing supermarkets millions of dollars in losses.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 10, 2018 -
Lawsuit challenges Kansas 'ag-gag' law on free speech grounds
A group of animal rights and consumer groups says the 1990 state law banning photography or videotaping at livestock facilities without consent is unconstitutional.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 7, 2018 -
Why manufacturers need to be careful about allergens
Ingredients that aren't declared are the leading cause of recalls, but more alternatives are coming to the market.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 6, 2018 -
Report: Major changes needed to feed world population in 2050
The World Resources Institute released a study Wednesday that proposes strategies to reduce emissions and grow more food on existing agricultural lands through action from farmers, companies, consumers and governments.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 5, 2018 -
JBS expands beef recall to more than 12M pounds
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 246 people from 25 states have been infected with the outbreak salmonella strain, and 59 have been hospitalized.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 5, 2018 -
FDA
Consumer Federation of America urges regulators to take salmonella seriously
A new report calls out policymakers and politicians for failing to adequately address high rates of infections.
By Nina Sparling • Dec. 4, 2018 -
US ranks near the middle in global food sustainability index
The nation was 26th out of 67 countries in the new listing from the Economist Intelligence Unit and the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition Foundation.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 4, 2018 -
Has SmartLabel measured up to its potential in 3 years?
The digital transparency tool now provides information via QR codes from 826 participating brands representing more than 36,000 food, beverage, personal care, household and pet care products.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 4, 2018 -
Has Sanderson Farms changed course by phasing out some antibiotics?
The Mississippi-based company, the third-largest poultry producer in the U.S., will discontinue the use of two medically important pharmaceuticals by March 1.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 3, 2018 -
Land O'Lakes and Tate & Lyle collaborate on sustainably sourced corn
The project assists farmers with the latest technology to better target and measure how well their environmental stewardship efforts are doing on the ground.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 29, 2018 -
Olive oil producer claims victory in mislabeling and false claims lawsuits
Deoleo said it received a permanent injunction against misleading statements circulated on social media and also had a mislabeling lawsuit dismissed.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 28, 2018 -
USDA
Slaughterhouses failing salmonella standards are named by USDA
The newly released data on locations that produce chicken parts show "stark differences" between the four major poultry producers, the Center for Science in the Public Interest noted.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 27, 2018 -
FDA and produce industry tout voluntary labeling plan for romaine lettuce
Commissioner Scott Gottlieb updated the agency's warning Monday to say if the product was grown outside California's Central Coast, it's likely not related to the current outbreak.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 27, 2018 -
It's out of the box: Pastured eggs could be the new favorite
Sales have jumped 32% so far this year, showing the evolution of animal welfare standards among consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 26, 2018 -
Should the FDA require front-of-package warnings about sugar?
The American Medical Association wants labels for foods with high levels of the ingredient, but the Sugar Association argues that would mislead consumers.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 26, 2018 -
High oleic acid cooking oil awarded heart healthy claim
The Food and Drug Administration found credible evidence certain olive, canola, safflower, soybean, sunflower and algal oils could have cardiovascular benefits.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 26, 2018 -
Deja vu: Romaine lettuce is the source of another outbreak
A year after a massive recall of the crunchy green, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning against consumption as it investigates E. coli infections.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2018
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