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

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Getting 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. 

By Food Dive staff

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

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

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

Could marijuana cause the beer industry's buzz to wane?

AB InBev's former marketing chief is investing in the cannabis industry, which has already reduced beer consumption in states where marijuana has been legalized.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 20, 2017

What's the best way to make raw flour safer for consumers?

Following two recent recalls for potential E. coli contamination, some manufacturers are looking for a cost-effective kill step to lower the pathogen risk.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 16, 2017

Is California ripe for expansion of olive oil production?

Vincent Ricchiuti, director of operations for ENZO Olive Oil, thinks that the market's potential is largely untapped.     

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 16, 2017

FDA delay in defining 'dietary fiber' gives manufacturers a bellyache

Food makers worry they may not have enough time to reformulate products or revise labels because they don’t know if they can count some ingredients as the sought after nutrient.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 16, 2017

Clean labels have trade-offs in cost and food safety, scientists say

Consumers aren't fully aware of the consequences of eliminating hard-to-pronounce food ingredients, according to two professors at Iowa State University.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 16, 2017

SNAP online purchasing pilot should expand coverage, retailers say

The two-year program will include eight grocers including Walmart, Amazon and FreshDirect across nine states, and will begin sometime next year. 

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2017

USDA works on plan B for agriculture in case NAFTA talks fail

Secretary Sonny Perdue says pulling out of the agreement could have “some tragic consequences” for U.S. producers.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 10, 2017

Former Whole Foods executive joins startup that resells surplus food

FoodMaven, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, hopes to leverage Walter Robb's experience and insights about the food industry as it expands.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 10, 2017

Gluten tester Nima could be a savior for food allergy sufferers

While technology makes it easier to determine if products are allergen-free, it puts pressure on CPG companies to make sure they follow through with label promises.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 10, 2017

Study: Caffeine reduces the sweet taste of sugary products

This link could hold lucrative opportunities for manufacturers to drive sales across categories — or give them a whole new classification of warnings to put on packages.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 9, 2017

WHO urges farmers to stop using antibiotics on healthy animals

The organization’s new guidelines encourage farmers to curb the use of some medicines because they cause antibiotic-resistant bacteria and could infect consumers who eat the meat and chicken.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 9, 2017

Trump administration clarifies menu labeling and upholds 2018 deadline

The Food and Drug Administration announced further guidance for the rule, which Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said will be implemented in May.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 8, 2017

FDA: 98% of domestically grown food is within pesticide residue limits

There was no detectable amount of the substances used to repel insects in 18.3% of fruits and 38% of vegetables, according to the report.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 8, 2017

Total food recalls drop, but the reasons for them are more serious

A new study from Stericycle shows that 96.9% of the Food and Drug Administration's recalled food units from the most recent quarter were because of undeclared allergens.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 7, 2017

FSMA's produce rule helps sprout tougher food safety measures on the farm

Many crop producers aren't used to regulations, so the new guidelines that start going into effect next year signify big changes in rural America.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 6, 2017