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Trump admin delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks
The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. Coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2025 -
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Sponsored by GS1 USDream team assemble: Working together to comply with FSMA Rule 204
Upgrading systems and collaborating to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 will be a long, complicated process. Learn how leaders are preparing.
March 24, 2025 -
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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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Consumers worry tariffs will hit grocery prices the hardest: report
New findings from Intuit Credit Karma show half of U.S. consumers have changed their spending habits in anticipation of tariffs, led by Gen Z and millennial shoppers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 20, 2025 -
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Ben & Jerry’s says CEO fired by Unilever over social activism
The ice cream maker alleged the CPG giant has “repeatedly threatened” the ice cream’s personnel if they failed to “silence” their outspokenness.
By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2025 -
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Escalating trade war heightens risks for alcohol industry
Tariffs and retaliatory backlash not only limit the market for U.S. spirits producers abroad, but also present challenges to companies whose portfolios depend on imported brews.
By Chris Casey • March 19, 2025 -
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Trump admin looks to allow meat processers to permanently run faster line speeds
Pork and poultry companies have pushed for plants to operate faster, with critics warning of potential food safety concerns and risks to workers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 19, 2025 -
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RFK Jr wants to close a ‘loophole’ in food additive regulation
The Health and Human Services Secretary directed the FDA to consider eliminating a pathway that allowed companies to "self-affirm" whether their ingredients are safe for consumption.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 13, 2025 -
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Food manufacturers seek tariff exemptions from White House for some imports
The Consumer Brands Association, which represents PepsiCo, Conagra and Mondelēz, said ingredients such as cocoa, coffee and certain spices aren’t produced in the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2025 -
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Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine and spirits
The president vowed to implement the new duties if the European Union doesn’t walk back its retaliatory actions against U.S. whiskey.
By Philip Neuffer • March 13, 2025 -
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EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs
The European Commission announced the reinstatement of 2018-era tariffs on bourbon, orange juice and peanut butter, adding that additional taxes on food products could be coming in mid-April.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2025 -
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What 6 food and beverage companies are saying about tariffs
CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war.
By Sarah Zimmerman , Christopher Doering • March 11, 2025 -
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Jack Daniel’s owner says Canada pulling alcohol from stores ‘worse than a tariff’
The CEO of Brown-Forman said he's worried the move by retailers, a retaliatory measure against Trump's trade policies, could spread to Europe where its impact would be more severe.
By Chris Casey • March 7, 2025 -
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Trump pauses some Mexico and Canada tariffs for one month
The move delays duties on nearly all agricultural products traded between the three countries, though steel and aluminum tariffs are still set to go into effect March 12.
By Philip Neuffer , Sarah Zimmerman • March 7, 2025 -
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USDA rolls out $1B strategy to lower egg prices, curb bird flu
The five-pronged plan, which includes vaccine research and temporary import options, comes after the agency was hit hard by sweeping government layoffs.
By Peyton Bigora • March 5, 2025 -
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Trump trade war heats up as tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China take effect
The countries said they would take retaliatory measures against the U.S., with China announcing duties on pork, soybean and beef imports.
By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025 -
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OpinionRFK Jr will test the limits of his authority in quest to reshape food supply
Serving the same anti-industry ideas activist organizations have trumpeted for decades has little chance to help "Make America Healthy Again," writes Sean McBride.
By Sean McBride • March 3, 2025 -
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FDA delays crackdown on which foods can be labeled ‘healthy’
The rule would prevent many cereal and yogurt products from making nutrition claims and allow nuts, oils and certain seafood to bear the label for the first time.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Threat of Trump’s tariffs force food and beverage giants to prepare
Mondelēz, Conagra and Diageo are among the CPG manufacturers positioning their businesses ahead of potential taxes on Mexico and Canada imports.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2025 -
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Food industry pledges to work with RFK Jr following confirmation as health secretary
Under the banner of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, Kennedy has promised to take aim at over-processed foods.
By Emily Olsen , Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 13, 2025 -
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More ‘shrinkflation’? How Trump tariffs could reverberate through the food industry
Companies sensitive to inflation-wary consumers are unlikely to immediately raise prices, experts say, but could respond by changing ingredients, packaging and portion sizes.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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Guinness owner Diageo says it could lose $200M in profits from tariffs
The company is warning investors of the potential impact — if tariffs take effect next month — on the spirits business’ bottom line.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Mexican beer, Kentucky bourbon: Alcohol caught in the crosshairs of Trump tariff threats
A brewing North American trade war could raise prices of iconic brands like Modelo and Don Julio.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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Canada pauses tariffs on US food and alcohol after Trump delays trade action
Retaliatory tariffs would have targeted $155 billion worth of American goods including beef, pork, orange juice, coffee and spirits.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Feb. 3, 2025 -
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What CPGs should know about FDA’s proposed nutrition info box
Sources predict required front-of-pack labeling could mean giving up key real estate in costly redesigns — or, more optimistically, an opportunity for some brands to modernize packaging and rethink consumer messaging.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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FDA formally proposes front-of-pack nutrition labels
The move, meant to combat chronic diseases, could force food manufacturers to update their packaging in the coming years.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 15, 2025
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