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Trump administration delays implementation of redesigned Nutrition Facts label
The FDA didn't give a new date for implementation of the new label, but said the extension "will be guided by the desire to give industry more time and decrease costs."
By Megan Poinski • June 13, 2017 -
Undeclared milk in bread crumbs leads to massive recall
Millions of pounds of food from Chef Boyardee, Libby's, Kidfresh and Tyson has been pulled from shelves because of a labeling error at an unnamed supplier.
By Megan Poinski • June 13, 2017 -
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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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Study: Soda taxes likely to spread to other urban areas
Researchers found the measures are likely to pass in areas with more Democrats, where there is financial support for the initiative and leaders stress potential health benefits.
By Megan Poinski • June 12, 2017 -
Consumer groups sue FDA for delaying menu labeling
The organizations argue the agency violated the law by not providing advance notice of the delay and by failing to give the public a chance to comment.
By Jeff Wells • June 9, 2017 -
Health and consumer groups challenge FDA over perchlorate in food packaging
Since the chemical was allowed in 2005, the Environmental Defense Fund says the amount has increased in infants’ diets by 36% and toddlers’ diets by 24%.
By Caroline Macdonald • June 9, 2017 -
Sodium from packaged foods down 12% in 15 years
A JAMA study found that despite voluntary initiatives and company pledges, a more concerted effort is needed to reduce sodium intake in the United States.
By Caroline Macdonald • June 8, 2017 -
Do consumers care about the source of DHA in their organic milk?
Horizon's popular milk, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids, is enriched with non-organic algal oil.
By Caroline Macdonald • June 8, 2017 -
Kroger gets its Queen City crown with a sought-after downtown Cincinnati store
The 45,000-square-foot location, part of a $90 million mixed-use development project, will open in summer 2019.
By Jeff Wells • June 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
USDA on GMO labeling law: 'Still on track, but a little behind'
An agency analyst explains what has happened since the new law was signed last July — and all of the work that lies ahead.
By Megan Poinski • June 7, 2017 -
Former StarKist exec charged with price fixing
After guilty pleas in similar cases by tuna producer Bumble Bee, this new accusation expands on the reported conspiracy between companies to keep prices high.
By Megan Poinski • June 6, 2017 -
Seattle becomes latest city to pass tax on soda and other sugary beverages
The measure, which follows similar action in Philadelphia, San Francisco and Oakland, is expected to generate $15 million per year for local nutrition programs.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 6, 2017 -
Study: Nearly 4% of Americans suffer from food allergies
Food manufacturers and grocers can help consumers by increasing their supply chain transparency and creating more labels to help shoppers avoid certain ingredients.
By Caroline Macdonald • June 5, 2017 -
Wal-Mart's blockchain traceability project shows promise for food safety
The new system reveals a product’s journey to the shelf in a matter of seconds rather than days.
By Jeff Wells • June 2, 2017 -
Report: Philadelphia soda tax not bringing in as much money as expected
The figures put the city $20 million behind its goal of raising $46 million in fees during fiscal 2017 with two months to go.
By Keith Loria • June 2, 2017 -
Can a new ingredient change negative perceptions of carrageenan?
Cargill's new ingredient is created from cultivated seaweed, starting a new push for developments in the controversial ingredient sector.
By Megan Poinski • June 1, 2017 -
Lawsuit: Hershey was 'deceptive' by underfilling candy boxes
A federal judge ruled last week the case — which claims the company is violating a federal statute that prohibits "nonfunctional" space in packaged foods — can go forward.
By Megan Poinski • May 30, 2017 -
Trump proposes $193B in SNAP cuts
If enacted, cuts would happen over the next 10 years and could end food assistance benefits for millions of low-income consumers.
By Jeff Wells • May 23, 2017 -
Oh joy! Kinder Eggs are coming to America in 2018
Ferrero International will export a version of the toy-containing candy that doesn't pose the choking hazards that prohibited them from being sold in the U.S.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 23, 2017 -
US resumes beef exports to China
The move comes at an opportune time, as the nation's middle class continues to grow and a corruption scandal may depress exports from Brazil.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017 -
GRAS rules are targeted by consumer groups' lawsuit
The groups say the FDA's process to declare ingredients "generally recognized as safe" illegally delegates its authority to self-interested food and chemical manufacturers.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017 -
USDA
Petitioners ask FDA to sanction raw milk sales over state lines
The Real Food Consumer Coalition requests that products be clearly labeled — including with warnings about consumption and instructions on home pasteurization.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
Study: Raw milk causes 96% of dairy foodborne illnesses
The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sobering, but it remains to be seen if this information can dissuade thirsty consumers.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2017 -
Kemin's water-extracted spearmint now ripe for use as a functional ingredient
Neumentix could be used in foods — like candies or chocolate bars — but is also likely to turn up in enhanced drinks.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 18, 2017 -
Citing new study, Splenda wants CSPI to drop 'avoid' rating of sucralose
The artificial sweetener maker claims that its product is safe, citing the European Food Safety Authority's rejection of a study that found it caused leukemia in mice.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 18, 2017 -
FDA
New tracker could boost efficiency and speed of a food recall
FoodLogiQ's new software will automate contacts to manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers while showing real-time progress.
By Megan Poinski • May 18, 2017
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