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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Courts are trending toward broader patent eligibility

While it has been difficult to get a patent on a lab-made food item that is identical to what's found in nature, attorneys Jessica L.A. Marks and Virginia L. Carron write that the tide may be turning.

By Jessica L.A. Marks and Virginia Carron • Nov. 21, 2018

FDA and USDA will jointly regulate cell-cultured meat

The two regulating arms said they would work together on the tech-heavy area in November, and a formal agreement was issued Thursday. 

By Megan Poinski • Updated March 8, 2019

Just in time for Thanksgiving: Ground turkey recall linked to salmonella outbreak

Jennie-O has recalled about 147,276 pounds of ground turkey linked to a salmonella outbreak that has so far resulted in 164 illnesses, 63 hospitalizations and one death.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 19, 2018

Global food prices face a 'melting pot of risks' in 2019: Rabobank

The Dutch banking and financial services company forecasts continued uncertainty due to ongoing trade wars, livestock diseases and extreme weather.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 19, 2018

Startups targeting food waste reduction raise $125M this year

Foundation grants for groups dedicated to this issue hit $134 million from January through September 2016, a 70% jump over five years.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 16, 2018

The good news is there are more food labels — and that's the bad news, too

While these should give consumers more knowledge about a product, sometimes they do nothing but confuse. Jes Walton of Green America writes about how to help consumers understand the information. 

By Jes Walton • Nov. 9, 2018

Election results: What ballot measures affecting food and grocery passed?

Voters approved a ban on all new grocery taxes in Washington and an animal confinement initiative in California during the midterm elections Tuesday.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 7, 2018

Duncan Hines cake mixes recalled following positive salmonella test

Conagra says the product may be linked to five illnesses under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 7, 2018

Lawsuit: Consumers won't believe a vegan substitute is not butter

A New York woman has sued Miyoko's Kitchen, claiming people are being duped into thinking the company's spread is functionally and nutritionally equal to the dairy-based product.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 6, 2018