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

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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. 

By Food Dive staff

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

We go GMO: A look at companies that tout their genetically modified products

While some food companies are reformulating ahead of the new labeling law, others are doubling down on their use of biologically engineered ingredients — and proudly telling the world about it.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2018

Can plant-based and lab-grown meat change the world?

At the Good Food Institute Conference, a panel of experts said these products not only can, but for the good of the planet, they must.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2018

As injuries mount, FDA warns consumers on liquid nitrogen drinks, desserts

The super cold product, found in everything from ice cream and cheese puffs to cereal and cocktails, is extremely popular with young consumers.

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 10, 2018

Study: House farm bill would cut millions from food stamp rolls

The threat of losing 2 million SNAP customers will have big sales implications in the already low-margin grocery space, particularly among larger retailers.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 7, 2018

Publix E. coli recall underscores need for training and vigilance

The Florida-based grocer last week recalled 29 beef products in two dozen counties across the Sunshine State. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 4, 2018

How better handling can help prevent many foodborne outbreaks

As recalls due to salmonella and listeria make headlines, grocers could help prevent illnesses by consistently training staff on prep and handling. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 31, 2018

USDA approves GM omega-3 canola for US cultivation

A​ustralian company Nuseed can plant its proprietary crop, but the oil can't be used for food or feed until the Food and Drug Administration gives its OK.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 30, 2018

As partially hydrogenated oils are phased out, replacements emerge

Some of the products developed to replace PHOs include shortening made with soybean oil and all-purpose margarine with a lower calorie count.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 30, 2018

Court denies Tofurky appeal to Missouri meat label law

The plaintiffs were arguing for a preliminary injunction on the statute prohibiting plant-based substitutes from using meat terms on their packaging.

By Cathy Siegner • Updated March 31, 2021

How will new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines impact CPG sales?

In a policy statement, the group said that the FDA's requirements for its GRAS designation aren't sufficient enough to ensure food additives are safe.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 28, 2018

Frozen food risk: The unfrozen water inside

Cycles of micro-thawing and micro-freezing will negatively impact food’s texture and shelf life, but maintaining temperature stability is easier said than done.

Aug. 28, 2018

How will $4.7B in federal funds and a trade deal with Mexico help the food industry?

On Monday, the Trump administration detailed emergency aid payments to farmers and announced a potential bilateral agreement that the president wants to replace NAFTA.

By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 28, 2018

Could a truce be coming in the turf war over cell-cultured meat regulations?

Memphis Meats and the North American Meat Institute wrote President Trump last week to ask to divide management of lab-grown meat and poultry products between the FDA and the USDA.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 27, 2018

Food deserts are drying up, report finds

Analysis from the Reinvestment Fund found about 17.6 million U.S. residents — nearly 6% of the population — live in areas with limited access to healthy items, down from 20.7 million people in 2010.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 24, 2018

Nature Valley will drop 100% natural claim after settling lawsuit

Three groups alleged in a 2016 complaint that General Mills' popular granola bar contained trace amounts of Monsanto's weed-killing chemical glyphosate.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 24, 2018