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Deep DiveHow the GOP tax overhaul could affect the food industry
Congress is expected to pass a tax reform bill this week. Here's a cheat sheet on what it means for food, grocery and other industries.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 18, 2017 -
GMA defections continue; Tyson, Unilever will not renew membership
Two more major industry players have announced they're leaving the trade organization at the end of the year, bringing the total number of Big Food defections to six.
By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 15, 2017 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
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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Rice, rice, baby! Infant rice cereal contains more arsenic than other types, study finds.
A coalition of scientists, non-profits and donors recommends manufacturers reduce levels of the chemical element in their products and that the FDA set an enforceable, health-based limit.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 14, 2017 -
FDA abruptly terminates Food Advisory Committee
The agency said the effort and expense of maintaining the independent group of safety and nutrition experts was no longer justified because they hadn't met since 2015.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Cured meats could make asthma symptoms worse, study finds
A look at nearly 1,000 people by French researchers found those who ate four or more servings had a 76% greater chance of the disease becoming more severe.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Some snack bars are more junk food than healthy, policy group claims
According to the Cornucopia Institute, manufacturers are cutting corners when it comes to sourcing ingredients in their products.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 12, 2017 -
Sponsored by Watson
Strong case for fortification
The U.S.A. is food rich, yet too many Americans are nutritionally poor. Fortification can help fill the gaps.
Dec. 12, 2017 -
USDA
Animal antibiotic use is down for the first time, says FDA
The agency found sales and distribution of antimicrobials used in food-producing animals was down 10% in 2016.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 11, 2017 -
US scores lower on food sustainability than Ethiopia
The Economist Intelligence Unit and Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition Foundation ranked the United States 21st out of 34 countries in an assessment of loss and waste, sustainable agriculture and nutritional health challenges.
By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 11, 2017 -
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Tyson fires another poultry supplier for animal cruelty
The company terminated its contract with the Virginia farm after Compassion Over Killing released a video showing chickens being mistreated.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Clean processing methods gain steam
Cold pressing, fermentation and HPP are just some of the ways manufacturers preserve taste, texture and quality and exude the “natural” element consumers increasingly seek.
By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 6, 2017 -
An all-vegan diet for the US would not solve problems, scientists find
A modeling study found that converting all the land currently being used for animal-based food production would boost supply by 23%, but the nutritional quality of the plant-based products would not be as high.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 6, 2017 -
13 states ask the US Supreme Court to crack California's egg law
They claim the regulations, which require hens to have enough room to stretch out in their cages, have forced Americans to pay $350 million more annually for the product due to higher prices.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 6, 2017 -
A new kind of buzz: Marijuana is having a big impact on alcohol market
While the affect on beer is inevitable, Euromonitor International researchers said there also are potential synergies that present growth opportunities for both sides.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Most Talked About Food Company of the Year: Hampton Creek
The vegan condiments company had a year full of blockbuster announcements and achievements, as well as dramatic news stories about its internal operations.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 4, 2017 -
USDA
US farm antibiotic use is more than twice that of the UK
There is concern that exposure to the medications in food may lead to resistance in humans when the same drugs are used.
By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Kroger's holiday ad campaign focuses on ending hunger and food waste
The retailer's goal is to ensure communities where it operates have enough to eat, and eliminate needlessly discarded items across the company by 2025.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Can changing prices on foods and beverages make Americans eat healthier?
New research from Tufts University finds that subsidies for nutritious items — like fresh produce and nuts — and taxes on unhealthy ones — like red meats and soda — could reduce deaths due to stroke, diabetes and heart disease.
By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Certified glyphosate residue free: Package symbols help round up products without the weed killer
Items carrying these seals are tested for traces of the controversial chemical, which some say could cause cancer.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Could fried foods influence climate change?
New research shows that fat droplets released in the cooking process could encourage cloud formation — which may have significant environmental impacts.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Brand transparency and issue advocacy driving consumer choice
Label Insight said shoppers are demanding to know more about the products they buy, but manufacturers are struggling to deliver enough useful information to the public.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 28, 2017 -
An uncertain future may mean more comfort food
Trendologists say Americans shaken by natural disasters, unpredictable politicians and an unsure economy will take solace in "nostalgia cuisine" in 2018.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 27, 2017 -
Food company departures at GMA may signal splintering within trade group
Politico said the decision by Dean Foods, Campbell Soup and Nestle to leave may be indicative of problems, but the Grocery Manufacturers Association downplayed the sourcing and "narrative" of the story.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 27, 2017 -
CDC: Most adults aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables
According to a 2015 survey, Americans are falling far short of the daily recommended equivalent of 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 22, 2017 -
USDA
Study: 28% of U.S. jobs are linked to food and agriculture
The new research, funded by food and agriculture organizations, highlights just how closely the industries are tied to the American economy.
By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 20, 2017
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