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California law bans certain food dyes in school meals
By the end of 2027, schools must ensure meals don’t contain seven synthetic dyes linked to hyperactivity and other health and behavioral concerns.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ReposiTrakThe traceability trend: Why your competition – not just the FDA – is pushing for traceability now
Major retailers and wholesalers are driving the industry’s trend toward traceability. What are they doing and what does this mean for the FDA food traceability rule?
Nov. 4, 2024 -
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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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Campbell’s and Kind receive USDA support to advance regenerative agriculture for key ingredients
The soup giant secured $3.4 million in USDA funding for tomato growers in California and Kind Snacks announced milestones for sustainable almond farming.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Deep DivePolitical donations from 15 of the largest US food and beverage makers plunge
Contributions from entities associated with these companies totaled $4.5 million during the 2024 election cycle compared to $8.2 million four years ago.
By Christopher Doering , Jasmine Ye Han • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GS1 USAre your trading partners prepared for FSMA Rule 204 amid industry shifts?
As the food industry navigates premium product demand, price hikes and mergers and acquisitions, FSMA Rule 204 adds new pressure on supply chain communication, traceability.
Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBig Ag is spending big on lobbying and the 2024 election
Political spending from the food and agriculture sector has increased, with a record $178 million spent on lobbying alone in 2023. Experts saying rising polarization may play a role.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Tilray CEO optimistic about cannabis legalization after election
The Canadian company believes its marijuana-infused products are positioned to benefit no matter the outcome in November.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Court denies petition for stronger EPA regulation of large livestock farms
A lawsuit brought by Food & Water Watch would have required farmers to have Clean Water Act discharge permits for their operations.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ReposiTrakLabels are not enough for FSMA 204 food traceability
Learn the truth about traceability: No, labels aren't enough, there are legal risks for noncompliance (and undercompliance) with FSMA 204, and there's no time to waste.
By Randy Fields, ReposiTrak Chairman and CEO • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Deep DiveElection 2024: Where Trump and Harris stand on agriculture
Higher food prices, trade relations with China and other farm issues are becoming more central to party platforms.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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What to know about the FDA’s reorganization
The new structure includes the creation of a unified Human Foods Program, the adoption of a new model for the FDA's field operations and will mean more inspections for CPGs, according to experts.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Confusion persists with food traceability rule as compliance date nears
From reporting metrics to how the FDA investigation process works, several major questions loom for industries impacted by the rule, a new report found.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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OpinionHow food and beverage companies can stay ahead of the changes caused by GLP-1 drugs
Businesses can take proactive steps now to best position themselves for a competitive advantage in the face of the seismic shift these medications will have on the industry.
By Bryan Radtke and Jeremy Bartlow • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Molson Coors latest company to revise DEI policy
The beer giant will no longer participate in a scoring system by the Human Rights Campaign and will tie executive incentives to business performance, not “aspirational representation goals.”
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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‘New dynamics at play’: Jack Daniel’s maker ends DEI initiatives
Brown-Forman cited a shifting legal and external landscape for its decision, as one prominent anti-DEI activist claimed credit for putting pressure on the company.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Kamala Harris proposes food ‘price-gouging’ ban as part of economic platform
Trade groups had mixed reactions to the policy proposal, with FMI disputing the allegations that companies inflate the price of groceries.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Upside Foods sues Florida over cultivated meat ban
The lawsuit claims the state’s ban on cultivated meat is unconstitutional and only seeks to protect local meat producers from competition.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Weight loss drugs are shaking up Big Food, Ag and Health. Experts weigh in on what the industry should do
The changing snacking and eating behaviors of the increasing numbers of people on drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing food categories quickly, from snacking to restaurants.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 30, 2024 -
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Pennsylvania grocers can soon toast to canned cocktail sales
The new law, which takes effect mid September, comes at a time when the ready-to-drink cocktail category is booming.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow influencers are changing the way food and beverage companies harness social media
The days of relying on expos and conventions are long gone. Companies are now embracing Instagram and TikTok and working with influencers to stay relevant.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 11, 2024 -
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FDA bans use of BVO in all food and beverages
The decision comes after a series of studies with the NIH found the ingredient to have adverse health effects.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 8, 2024 -
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An inside look at how Michigan is dealing with bird flu in dairy cows and humans
As another human contracts bird flu, the state’s response may serve as an example for others navigating the challenges of a novel disease outbreak.
By Nathan Owens • July 8, 2024 -
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Cultivated meat startup Upside Foods initiates a fresh round of layoffs
The company previously made “selective role eliminations” in February when it paused plans to build a large-scale facility in Chicago.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 2, 2024 -
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OpinionWhat the Chevron decision might mean for FDA’s nutrition policy agenda
The Supreme Court ruling may lead to a challenge on a host of food-related initiatives from the agency, including FSMA and updated guidance on sodium reduction, writes DSM Strategic Communications founder Sean McBride.
By Sean McBride • July 2, 2024 -
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Poppi lawsuit turns attention and scrutiny to the prebiotic beverage industry
The category's explosive growth with little regulation has led to questions over what makes a product "gut healthy."
By Alexandra Frost • June 27, 2024
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