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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Federal legislation proposed to crack down on fake organics
Sales of genuine products surged to $43 billion in 2016, with the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 14% until 2021.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Ben & Jerry's to improve pay and working conditions of dairy laborers
The ice cream maker signed the "Milk with Dignity" agreement after a survey found 40% of worker didn't get a day off or weren't paid a minimum wage.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 9, 2017 -
USDA
New law passed in San Francisco would require grocers to report on animal antibiotic use
The ordinance, which now goes to Mayor Ed Lee for final action, is the first of its kind to pass in the U.S. — but could create a ripple effect through the entire food supply chain.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 5, 2017 -
USDA
Will new food safety regulations reduce listeria on RTE produce?
According to the CDC, there have been 13 multistate foodborne illness outbreaks linked to the pathogen since 2011, with four traced to fresh fruits and vegetables.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Largest US egg producer curtails production of cage-free variety as demand wanes
Cal-Maine said even though food service providers, restaurants and retailers have vowed to move away from conventional varieties, higher prices have slowed adoption.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Californians pay 9% more for eggs because of strict animal welfare laws
Between January 2015 and July 2016, the state's production dropped by about 35%, according to a new academic study.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Raw milk dairy declines voluntary recall after state reports finding salmonella
Pride and Joy Creamery in Granger, Washington, maintains its products are safe — and continues to dispute previous findings of bacterial contamination.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 2, 2017 -
FDA proposes 2020 compliance deadline for Nutrition Facts label
The new date for large manufacturers, which is open to public comment for 30 days, is about a year and a half later than the initial July 28, 2018 date.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 29, 2017 -
FDA
Report: FDA hasn't been doing enough FSMA inspections
The Inspector General's key takeaway is that the agency should do more to ensure the food supply is safe by quickly moving to ensure the correction of problems found at facilities.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 29, 2017
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