Big Food companies mark Earth Day by touting sustainability efforts

General Mills, Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms are emphasizing their environmental responsibility initiatives with reports tied to the annual event that took place Sunday.

By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2018

Romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli sickens 53 nationwide

The outbreak has spread to 16 states, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspects that the produce variety grown in Arizona is the source.

By Cathy Siegner • April 20, 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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American consumers waste about a pound of food each day

A USDA study found fruits and vegetables account for a majority of this loss, and that consumers with the healthiest diets are the biggest offenders.

By Alicia Kelso • April 20, 2018

Philadelphia's soda tax works, but who benefits?

Drexel University researchers found city residents are less likely to consume soft drinks every day, but 58% more likely to drink bottled water.

By Cathy Siegner • April 18, 2018

Pollution: The next big food opportunity

Food and beverage brands have a chance to respond to consumer demand for cleaner, functional products while helping reduce global pollution at the same time, says Mandy Saven of Stylus.

By Mandy Saven • April 17, 2018

Report: Large grocers don't make the grade on limiting food waste

The Center for Biological Diversity and the "Ugly" Fruit and Veg Campaign analyzed the 10 largest companies and scored them on three separate criteria. None got an A.

By Cathy Siegner • April 17, 2018

California Baby pulling its products from Whole Foods

The maker of all-natural hair and skin care products for babies, children and adults says its relationship with the grocer has fundamentally changed under new owner Amazon.

By Cathy Siegner • April 16, 2018

Study: Guidelines on alcohol consumption limits should be lower

Drinking more than five glasses of wine or pints of beer each week could increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and fatal aneurysms, according to a study in The Lancet medical journal.

By Cathy Siegner • April 16, 2018

More than 200M eggs recalled amid salmonella fears

Rose Acre Farms eggs were sold under brands including Crystal Farms, Country Daybreak and private labels at Food Lion and Walmart. They have caused illnesses in 22 people. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 16, 2018

Report: Chinese tariffs may not last long, but the negative effects might

Rabobank found that the trade war could hamper future U.S.-China commerce growth — and both countries have plenty to lose.

By Cathy Siegner • April 16, 2018

As Danone North America becomes a certified B Corp, are other big food companies close behind?

B Corp growth parallels the spending power of millennials, who go out of their way to do business with companies that reflect their values.

By Cathy Siegner • April 13, 2018

While consumers buzz about acrylamide in coffee, study shows other products have more

The nonprofit Clean Label Project says french fries and potato chips have higher levels of the naturally occurring chemical.

By Cathy Siegner • April 12, 2018

Missouri bill would prohibit 'meat' label on lab-grown or plant-based alternatives

The bill's sponsors have ties to the meat industry, and the legislation passed two committees of the state's House of Representatives. 

By Cathy Siegner • April 12, 2018

Maker of Bertolli olive oil settles class-action lawsuit for $7M

Plaintiffs claimed the product was labeled as being "imported from Italy" when the olives came from several places, and that its extra virgin quality could not be verified.

By Cathy Siegner • April 12, 2018

Strawberries remain at the top of the 'Dirty Dozen' produce list

Spinach and nectarines came in second and third place for items containing the highest pesticide residue levels, while avocados led the "Clean 15" list, according to the Environmental Working Group.

By Cathy Siegner • April 11, 2018

SNAP overhaul could level another blow against retailers

Already contending with slim margins and intense competition, grocers also must face the possibility of losing food stamp dollars if cuts proposed by the Trump administration take effect.

By Jeff Wells • April 9, 2018

Carrageenan still OK for organic food, USDA rules

An entry published Wednesday in the Federal Register goes against a recommendation from the department's advisory board to remove the controversial emulsifier from the approved ingredients list.

By Megan Poinski • April 5, 2018

How should cell-cultured food products be regulated?

Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a Democratic lawmaker, is asking a congressional watchdog whether lab-grown meat and other novel products need specific rules to make sure they're safe for consumers.

By Cathy Siegner • April 5, 2018

Arizona mulls longer expiration date for some eggs

The legislator sponsoring the bill said extending the sell-by date for Grade A varieties would help cut back on waste and also may lower prices.

By Cathy Siegner • April 2, 2018

Coffee sold in California must have cancer warning, judge rules

The decision could subject more than 90 companies — including Starbucks, Whole Foods and Target — to millions in fines for failing to inform consumers of acrylamide levels, and may have a ripple effect on the entire segment. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 2, 2018

China puts tariffs on $3B worth of selected US food exports

In the wake of newly announced high taxes on Chinese steel and aluminum imports, American farmers and producers had been nervously eyeing the Asian nation's plan to strike back.

By Cathy Siegner • April 2, 2018

Whole Foods tests signage promoting further discounts for Amazon Prime members

While banners posted last week at a Texas store indicated users would get more special deals, they were removed the following day. The company denied a campaign was in the works.

By Cathy Siegner • April 2, 2018

FDA's Gottlieb will stay the course on food transparency measures

At a conference last week, he said the agency will continue its work on Nutrition Facts, menu labeling and definitions, as well as pursue measures to improve consumer health.

By Megan Poinski • April 2, 2018

Report: Major cities show improved access to fresh foods

An analysis by real estate firm Redfin found New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia offer more grocery options for consumers compared to four years ago.

By Jeff Wells • March 28, 2018

Monsanto invests $125M in gene-editing startup Pairwise Plants

The new collaboration will use CRISPR to develop crops that are sweeter or more flavorful, have an extended shelf life, or are more tolerant to drought and floods.

By Cathy Siegner • March 28, 2018