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Nestlé leaving GMA at the end of the year
The Swiss giant is the second large food company this year — following Campbell Soup — to give up its Grocery Manufacturers of America membership.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Mars Wrigley seeks sales jolt with caffeine gum relaunch
First introduced in 2013 but pulled due to pending FDA studies, the product is touted as an alternative pick-me-up to coffee and energy drinks.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 24, 2017 -
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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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Walmart, Meijer and Albertsons recall fresh-cut vegetables over listeria concerns
Mann Packing issued the voluntary pulling of more than 20 brands of produce last week, though no related illnesses have been reported.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Lawsuits say 'diet' soda claim is misleading
Class action cases filed against Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple say the term implies the soft drinks will help consumers lose weight when they actually do the opposite.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Is enough support brewing in Congress to pass lower alcohol production taxes?
The legislation has enough support in both the Senate and House, but despite similar backing each of the past two years, the bill did not get passed.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 20, 2017 -
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USDA pulls controversial GIPSA rule providing legal protections for livestock, poultry producers
The agency said it was taking this action to end one of the Obama administration's final agricultural proposals "because of serious legal and policy concerns related to its promulgation and implementation."
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 19, 2017 -
New technology claims to make processed food taste better
Givaudan gives the item a burst of what tastes like recently squeezed lime juice or just-cut parsley, making the product seem like it was made moments earlier.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What you need to know about food labeling
Information on packaging is being closely watched by consumers interested in what's in their favorite foods. With millions in sales on the line, CPG companies have a lot to gain or lose based on what's included.
By Food Dive Staff • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Report: FDA's Gottlieb indicates 'healthy' may be defined on a case-by-case basis
The agency’s commissioner told The Wall Street Journal, “In order to allow innovation around things that produce public-health benefits, we need to allow people to make claims around those public-health attributes."
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Where will meal kits find future growth?
As competition heats up in the crowded segment, some analysts predict grocers may soon have a corner on the prepared food market.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2017 -
On World Food Day, an online platform may help say 'game over' to aflatoxin
As many as 400,000 people worldwide are expected to engage in this collaborative project by working online with the Foldit platform during the next several weeks.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The future is now: Thousands of products already sport the revamped Nutrition Facts label
"It builds trust and that is the key," Label Insight's Dagan Xavier said about the decision some brands have made to beat the deadline.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The origins and evolution of Nutrition Facts labeling
Widely recognized today, the information panel was developed in 1990, but the roots of mandatory labeling date back more than a century.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
5 misleading label claims struck down by the FTC
With intense competition and millions of dollars in sales on the line, food manufacturers toe the line between truth and a questionable claim — and the regulatory agency is there watching them.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Does SmartLabel have the smarts to inform the modern consumer?
As food shoppers demand more information, the industry-sponsored initiative could be a meaningful way to tell them about the ingredients and nutrition levels in their favorite products.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
USDA
As large retailers process milk, dairy companies worry
Kroger, Albertsons and Walmart are moving into the dairy business, upending how traditional producers are able to make money with the low-margin commodity.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Pinnacle secretly recalls Birds Eye frozen peas
Pulling almost 25,000 cases of product from retailers nationwide due to potential listeria contamination — and the discreet way in which it was handled — may end up causing the food giant reputational and financial damage.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 13, 2017 -
FMI calls for tax relief to aid grocers
The industry group notes that supermarkets pay $32,000 in taxes for every worker they employ.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Digital influencers and outreach can spread brands' nutritional message
Food companies need to convey a sense of shared values in order to win consumers' trust, according to Linda Eatherton of Ketchum.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2017 -
HPP certification logo introduced by Cold Pressure Council
The symbol will be available to member manufacturers that use the food preservation method and have third-party safety verification.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Trump agricultural chief Perdue backs food stamp changes
The USDA secretary suggested able-bodied Americans should have restricted access to SNAP benefits, which could impact billions of dollars of grocery revenue.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Study: 75% of world's honey samples contain traces of pesticides
Researchers said while the chemical concentrations posed no health threat to consumers, exposure has had effects on the behavior, physiology and reproductive abilities of bees.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2017 -
UPDATE: Chicago area soda tax repealed
The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted 15-2 on Wednesday to repeal the controversial penny-an-ounce tax, following a 15-1 committee vote the previous day.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Green Chef meal kit company earns gluten-free certification
The company's food solutions, which cater to special dietary needs, could help it stand out from competitors like Blue Apron and HelloFresh.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Food industry finds it's not allergic to allergy-free products
The number of consumers who have an intolerance for things such as peanuts, gluten or dairy is skyrocketing, which has resulted in more new items and expanded shelf space.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 11, 2017
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