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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 -
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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 -
Survey: 44% of milk-drinking adults bought both dairy and plant-based varieties
A study by Dairy Management Inc. shows more than half of those who consume non-dairy equivalents feel the nutritional content is the same.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Why are organic food prices dropping?
Last year they cost about 7.5% more than conventional items, a drop from the 9% gap in 2014, according to data from Nielsen.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Fewer than half of consumers trust cannabis ingredients, survey finds
Negative perceptions could hinder expansion of this market, so manufacturers need to get ahead of any lingering consumer concerns.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Consumers struggle to shop for healthy food, survey says
A new study found only 28% of Americans find nutritional information easy to find, showing the industry may need to find a better labeling solution.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Sprouted grain cereal maker sued for fraudulent and misleading claims
The plaintiff says Food for Life Baking is describing the product as nutritionally superior even though there's no way to accurately evaluate such an assessment.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Specialized diets change the evening meal
Due to the increasingly popular keto trend, food companies have been introducing products to comply with low-carb diets.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Report recommending less meat and dairy draws loud industry reaction
The three-year project from the EAT-Lancet Commission concluded global food systems could nurture human health and environmental sustainability, but are currently threatening both.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 22, 2019 -
US food safety defenses need an upgrade, PIRG report says
According to the watchdog group, there was an 83% jump in meat and poultry recalls that could cause health problems or death between 2013 and 2017.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 18, 2019 -
Spicy tomato could heat up demand for the beloved fruit
Scientists in Brazil and Ireland plan to use genome engineering techniques to produce the same elements that makes chili peppers hot.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 17, 2019 -
How food labels help consumers eat healthier
A study from Tufts University found package information can reduce calorie consumption by 6.6%, fat by 10.6% and other less beneficial options by 13%.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Strong GMO opponents tend to know the least about them, study says
Results showed the more respondents said they opposed these foods, the more knowledgeable they thought they were about the issue. Researchers found the opposite.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Tyson partners with the Environmental Defense Fund on sustainable food production
A pilot program will analyze data from 500,000 acres of corn to reduce greenhouse gases, improve water quality and enhance farmer profits.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Will former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi head the World Bank?
The food and beverage company's first female leader, who left in August after 12 years at the top, is said to be on a list of candidates to replace Jim Yong Kim.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 16, 2019
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