Policy: Page 48
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US poultry exporters await outcome of NAFTA talks
Sanderson Farms is concerned about losing business if the trade deal isn't renegotiated since 4.5% of its gross sales come from chicken parts exported to Mexico.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Deep Dive
As NAFTA negotiations continue, the outcome could have a big impact on the tiny avocado
The 1994 trade deal helped the avocado become a household name in America. But there is concern if the U.S. withdraws from the measure, consumers of the popular fruit will be hit hard by higher prices.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PIPA
TrendlineGetting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand
Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use.
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Trader Joe's is switching to receipts without BPA or BPS
The same day a new study on the levels of the synthetic materials in grocery receipts came out, the retailer announced it would begin using thermal paper without the controversial chemicals.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Virginia creates fund to eliminate 'food deserts' in the state
The proposed fund would offer low-interest loans or small grants to grocery stores interested in opening new locations in these underserved areas.
By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Study: Uniform global labeling system for whole grains would help consumers
Currently, there is no accepted definition, so manufacturers have developed their own ways of telling shoppers about products that contain the ingredient.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Only 33% of consumers trust the food system, study finds
A survey by The Center for Food Integrity found many shoppers are wary of manufacturers, regulators and farmers, and that their confidence in the overall industry is waning.
By Cassie Chew • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Analysts confirm produce woes and stock issues at Whole Foods stores
Barclays said it wasn't sure whether the problems were due to high shopper traffic or whether store managers simply weren't keeping up with inventory.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Diet Coke debuts new flavors, design in effort to appeal to millennials
While the relaunch will include new flavors and a different can design, Coca-Cola said it will not change the taste of the zero-calorie soda introduced in 1982.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 11, 2018 -
FoodMaven raises $8.6M to help fight food waste
The Colorado-based company reportedly drew Series A financial support from the Walton family, whose members own 50% of Walmart's stock.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2018 -
'Food pharmacies' fill prescriptions for fruits and vegetables
A San Francisco primary care clinic is providing referred patients with donated produce, recipes and cooking tips to treat their high blood pressure and diabetes.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 3, 2018 -
FDA takes too long to announce recalls, federal investigator says
The inspector general at the Department of Health and Human Services found food companies took an average of 57 days to recall an item after the agency was made aware of a problem.
By Erika Kincaid • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Cargill eyes startup mentality through new incubator
The global commodities company is part of a group looking for young firms involved in key parts of the food system, including security, safety and supply chain management.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Organic food is a big risk for the supply chain
From false labeling to proper storage, distributors must be careful to ensure they don't negate an organic certification when products are shipped and handled.
By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 21, 2017 -
New lead testing shows levels detected in almost 30% of baby food
Detectable rates appear to be on the decline, but some products such as teething biscuits and items made with carrots and sweet potatoes still contain high amounts of the chemical element.
By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 19, 2017 -
USDA
USDA plans to withdraw rule establishing organic livestock standards
The Agriculture Department said it was pulling the measure because it doesn't believe it has the authority to implement it.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Investor coalition pressures Sanderson Farms to limit antibiotics use
This is the second time that shareholders of the Mississippi-based chicken producer have been asked to direct the company to limit the use of medically important antibiotics.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 18, 2017 -
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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 -
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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