JBS recalls 6.9M pounds of beef linked to salmonella outbreak

Meat from an Arizona plant has been linked to 57 illnesses in 16 states and 14 hospitalizations, according to the CDC.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 5, 2018

Dairy executives say they're 'not ready to celebrate' USMCA

Although the industry is praising the new agreement, CEOs arrived on Capitol Hill this week to talk about how exporters are still hurting from Mexican tariffs and labeling struggles.

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 4, 2018

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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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Food firms aren't doing enough to end forced labor, report finds

KnowTheChain's second benchmark report gave Unilever the top score for its efforts to address unethical labor practices in its supply chain. 

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2018

7 out of 10 consumers don't know what GMOs are, survey says

The online study, done for pro-bioengineering initiative GMO Answers, also found only a third are comfortable having these ingredients in their food.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2018

USMCA praised by most US food and farm groups

The love is not universal. Canadian egg producers and dairy farmers have a dim view of the proposed agreement.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 2, 2018

Hormel introduces podcast highlighting social responsibility efforts

The company launched a 10-episode series featuring discussions with master chefs, entrepreneurs, food scientists and employees.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2018

Don't have a cow? FDA asks the public for definitions of dairy

The agency opened a 60-day comment period to determine how to label plant-based variations such as almond milk and vegan cheese.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2018

PepsiCo drops palm oil supplier known for human rights abuses

The company's move against Indofood follows similar announcements from Cargill and other traders and processors of the ingredient.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018

Whole Foods deals a blow to animal rights group with lawsuit

After years of protests at its stores, the grocer takes legal action against animal welfare activists Direct Action Everywhere.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 27, 2018

What could antimicrobial-resistant meat and poultry mean for the industry?

The National Pork Producers Council and a host of other stakeholders have joined a yearlong Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge to discuss potential standards. 

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018

FDA plans to increase transparency by naming stores selling recalled food

New draft regulations outline how the government will let consumers know where recalled items like produce and bulk food could have been bought.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 27, 2018

Group petitions FDA to prohibit the term 'non-GMO' on food labels

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation asserts such labeling claims, especially the Non-GMO Project's butterfly logo, are "false and misleading" and constitute misbranding under the law.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 26, 2018

Walmart mandates blockchain use for leafy greens suppliers

The retailer and its Sam's Club stores will require compliance one year from now, with plans for similar rules in other produce categories soon to follow.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2018

Tyson Foods reduces worker injuries, illnesses with VR safety training

Employee training in the food processing industry can be hard to get right — and employee health often rides on its effectiveness.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 21, 2018

Parents confident they're feeding their babies nutritious food, but concerns loom

A survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation said some moms and dads worry about when to give solids to kids, choking risks, and which foods to introduce.

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 20, 2018

Mars will invest $1B to fix 'broken' cocoa supply chain

The manufacturer will work directly with farmers and use GPS mapping in an effort to remedy pervasive issues in the industry.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 20, 2018

Study: Many consumers say they are 'grossed out' by GMOs

New research finds 46% of consumers say they avoid genetically modified foods, compared to just 15% a decade ago.

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 19, 2018

Will fresh-meat vending machines resonate with consumers?

Butcher shop Applestone Meat Co. sells fresh pork, lamb, beef and sausages from four vending machines in upstate New York and plans to rapidly grow its footprint by the end of 2019. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 19, 2018

Grocery industry braces for impact of Chinese tariffs

Trade groups said while retailers will try to absorb the costs, the already slim profit margins do not allow for much flexibility — meaning the higher expenses could be passed to consumers.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 19, 2018

Coca-Cola looks to enter cannabis-infused beverages market

The soda maker and Aurora Cannabis are reportedly in talks to develop the drinks. A deal would follow major investments in the space by alcohol giants such as Constellation Brands and Molson Coors. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 18, 2018

Nestlé will use satellites to protect palm oil supply chain from deforestation

The Swiss company said the monitoring service will document land cover changes and forest cover disturbances by the end of this year.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 17, 2018

New 'Label Our Beef' campaign seeks to reinstate country-of-origin label

Advocates say having "Product of USA" on meat labels from 2013-2015 gave American farmers and ranchers $325 more per animal compared to 2016 and 2017. 

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2018

Fighting food fraud with technology

These types of scandals take a heavy toll on a food company’s brand – and its bottom line – as it grapples with the aftermath.

Sept. 13, 2018

Food Navigator: Cell-based meat firms said to agree on terminology, will form trade association

Companies working on producing protein using animal cells seem to have recognized they need to join forces in order to present a united front.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 12, 2018

Organic Trade Association to start voluntary checkoff campaign

The decision comes four months after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it would not proceed with a similar program because of what it termed a "split within the industry."

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 11, 2018