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

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

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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

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

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

US pork shipments resume to Argentina for the first time in 25 years

The deal opens up a potential $10-million-per-year market for American producers that was closed a quarter century ago following animal health concerns.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 21, 2017

Hampton Creek products will not return to Target shelves

After products were pulled in June, the retailer told Bloomberg it terminated its relationship with the vegan manufacturer for "multiple" reasons that were "clearly communicated." 

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 21, 2017

Study: Organic onions have more antioxidants than conventional ones

A 6-year-long assessment found better farming soil management practices, not a lack of pesticides, contributed to an increase in levels of the substance.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 17, 2017

Hydroponics proposals see little agreement from organic advisory board

In a webcast discussion, members did not see eye-to-eye on whether plants grown outside of traditional soil environments could receive the USDA certification.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 17, 2017

As trade negotiations with Canada loom, FDA allows ultrafiltered milk's use in cheese

This represents a win for U.S. dairy farmers, who have struggled with oversupply issues because of fewer exports.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 16, 2017

FDA supports lawsuit to halt New York menu labeling law

The Justice Department weighed in on the case, arguing the federal statute was intended to preempt others in states or cities — even if the national measure is not being enforced.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 16, 2017

Kettle modifications to enhance operator and food safety in your process

Safety must be a key consideration when expanding your operation. Ensure your kettle or tank is ready for safe use with these guidelines. 

Aug. 15, 2017

US beef producers facing challenges in return to Chinese market

A change in feed methods and an increased focus on premium cuts may be needed for American cattle producers to compete in the world's most populous country.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 15, 2017

Digital disruption from farm to fork: Tracking the food supply

It's possible to tame food waste, spoilage and recalls with the Industrial Internet of Things. John Fryer of Stratus Technologies explains how to get started.

By John Fryer • Aug. 11, 2017