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Organic trade group sues USDA over livestock standards
The Organic Trade Association board unanimously agreed to file the lawsuit against USDA for what the group considers illegal and unfair delays in implementing voluntary standards for organic livestock and poultry practices.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Demand for clean labels varies by generation, Nielsen study finds
Nearly all households have purchased one of these slimmed-down products, but millennial and Generation X consumers place a greater importance on simple ingredient claims than older shoppers.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 13, 2017 -
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United Fresh urges Congress against mandating E-Verify system for agriculture
The fresh produce group prefers a comprehensive policy solution for the issue of undocumented workers.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Meatpackers seek USDA approval to speed up processing lines
With meat consumption growing at a record pace and demand projected to outstrip supply, poultry companies are looking for ways to increase output.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 12, 2017 -
FDA approves peanut allergy prevention claim on baby food
This landmark endorsement could create a whole new category of CPGs — and puts an official stamp of approval behind recent research.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Chief of the 'food police' hangs up his badge: CSPI's Michael Jacobson reflects on nearly a half century of activism
Much has changed since the Center for Science in the Public Interest opened its doors in 1971, and its founder told Food Dive about progress — and the road ahead.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Milk producers' group goes after 'deceptive' non-GMO labeling
The head of the National Milk Producers Federation says some companies' pledge to source products from cows given feed that isn't genetically modifed is "fear-based marketing."
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 11, 2017 -
GMO labeling study: Consumer education on QR codes is key to success
The look into digital disclosure challenges, required by federal law, found lack of knowledge to be a much bigger factor than limited access to technology.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Survey: Food and beverage firms bullish on sales and profits despite challenges
Most of the more than 200 companies sampled by Mazars predicted they would benefit from industry trends favoring both private label and healthy/nutritious products.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Shaking the salt habit: Are the FDA's voluntary targets sufficient?
According to researchers, 90% of children and 89% of adults consume more than recommended sodium levels — and strong reduction guidelines could prevent 500,000 premature deaths.
By Caroline Macdonald • Sept. 7, 2017 -
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Chicken trade group's new standards clearly define how birds were raised
The National Chicken Council's guidelines outline what consumers can expect from any meat they buy or eat, whether it's organic or conventional.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Report: Amazon sold recalled soy nut butter for months
At least one variety of I.M. Healthy's spread that was pulled off shelves in March for possible E. coli contamination continued to be available until this week, Food Safety News reports.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Rural communities fight to preserve local grocery stores
Like many small towns across the U.S., St. John, Kansas, hopes a federal grant can entice a local grocery company to put down roots and ease its food desert.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Kellogg will lay off 223 employees at its Michigan cereal plant
The company intends to eliminate the jobs — about one-tenth of its Battle Creek workforce — by the end of the year.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2017 -
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Clear Labs nabs $16M in funding to advance food safety system
The company’s next-generation sequencing could help brands and retailers identify fraud, verify the authenticity of ingredients and improve the traceability and safety of their own products.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Report: Emerging technologies could help address dairy industry challenges
Ultra-high pressure and UV processing methods could help the sector improve product quality, stability and safety to customers, while reducing energy and other costs.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Court upholds seafood traceability law
Importers of species like tuna, grouper and swordfish will be required to track fish type and origin starting January 1.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 31, 2017 -
USDA sued to release QR code study for GMO labeling
The Center for Food Safety's lawsuit asks for immediate publication of the report, due last month, which is required to show the challenges of implementing the technology on food packaging.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 30, 2017 -
New York delays menu labeling until 2018
The settlement came after the Food and Drug Administration sided with industry groups suing to stop the city from implementing its own labeling law.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Delivering fresh meat and seafood remains a challenge
A recent study of meal-kit providers found that 47% of the proteins researchers ordered arrived at temperatures deemed too high for consumption.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 25, 2017 -
As partially hydrogenated oils are replaced, companies strive to keep taste and price constant
Manufacturers have replaced them with a combination of either a modified canola or soybean oil, and a solid fat, like palm oil.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Severe food allergy claims increased 377% in the last decade
"Free from" products have proliferated in recent years, with increased demand from consumers who can't eat certain ingredients and those trying to avoid them.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Walmart and Kroger join with suppliers for blockchain initiative
Companies throughout the industry will implement the technology in an effort to improve food safety and test widespread adoption.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Sprouts are easily contaminated, but FDA finds most are safe
A study collected 825 samples and found contaminants in 14 — or less than 2%.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Philadelphia's soda tax increases sales outside the city limits, study finds
The sugary beverage surcharge, which has been collected since the beginning of the year, has not significantly changed consumption habits as shoppers look for other ways to buy the drinks.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 22, 2017
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