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Report: Retail is the most vulnerable industry to cyberattacks
Schnucks was the victim of a cyberattack in 2013, while Target, CVS and Costco are among the other companies to report security breaches.
By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017 -
Bucking industry shift, Sanderson Farms vows to keep using antibiotics
Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms and Butterball all have introduced products from animals raised without the controversial drugs, or vowed to end the practice altogether.
By Keith Loria • May 16, 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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GAO: USDA may not be doing enough to prevent bird flu outbreaks
The agency is concerned the Agriculture Department's voluntarily prevention guidelines for the virus could fail to protect consumers and poultry.
By Keith Loria • May 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Uncertainty under Trump? Not among food safety regulators
Despite concerns in other areas of government, top regulators from the FDA, USDA, CDC and AFDO remain confident in the direction of food safety under the new administration.
By Megan Poinski • May 12, 2017 -
USDA's delay of organic livestock rule raises questions about its future
The Obama-era measure has faced backlash from agricultural trade groups and Republicans who may ultimately help kill it.
By Davide Savenije • May 11, 2017 -
Researchers link gluten-free diets to heart disease risk
A study of the dietary habits of U.S. health professionals said those consuming the least amount of the protein found in wheat and other grains had a higher risk of heart disease.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 11, 2017 -
Mott's sued over pesticides in 'natural' applesauce
With no clear definition of what the term means, it could be hard for Beyond Pesticides to prove the Dr Pepper Snapple brand is misleading consumers.
By Keith Loria • May 10, 2017 -
FDA gets $3M to educate consumers on GMOs
Under this campaign, consumers will learn about the environmental, nutritional, food safety, economic and humanitarian impacts of the products, which will bear a mandatory label soon.
By Keith Loria • May 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why don't more food companies declare bankruptcy?
The nature and structure of companies making things to eat often provides other remedies for financial distress, analysts say.
By Keith Loria • May 9, 2017 -
Pinnacle recalls Aunt Jemima frozen products — then discontinues them altogether
CEO Mark Clouse said the company was already planning to drop the "low-margin, non-strategic" products, but the recall sped up the decision.
By Megan Poinski • May 8, 2017 -
Soda tax fails in Santa Fe
In a special election, 58% of voters rejected it — but some analysts say this defeat will not slow the momentum for additional sugary drink taxes.
By Keith Loria • May 4, 2017 -
FDA delays menu labeling until 2018
Days before it was set to take effect, the agency pushed the compliance date back a year and reopened comments to find ways to lessen regulatory burden on retailers.
By Jeff Wells • May 3, 2017 -
Dole settles listeria lawsuits
The civil cases were related to bagged salad contamination linked to an Ohio processing plant last year.
By Keith Loria • May 2, 2017 -
Consumers still bug out about eating insects – even processed ones
Researchers from Wageningen University in The Netherlands asked 2,654 consumers about the critters and found only half were willing to try them.
By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2017 -
Food industry appeals to a receptive Trump administration for regulation delays
With the FDA’s menu labeling law likely to be delayed once again, companies are pushing back on rules targeting added sugars, dietary fiber and more.
By Jeff Wells • April 28, 2017 -
Tyson improves worker conditions at meat-processing plants
The company will give regularly scheduled bathroom breaks, pay more attention to line speeds, give training on workers’ rights and establish safety councils that include employees.
By Keith Loria • April 28, 2017 -
Organic board wants more input before voting on hydroponic crops
After contentious debates on whether soil is needed to produce the more expensive fruits and vegetables, members felt more voices would benefit the policymaking process.
By Keith Loria • April 25, 2017 -
Huge increase in foodborne illnesses may be the result of better testing
CDC data shows confirmed cases of campylobacter, salmonella, shigella, vibrio and yersinia infections grew 114% in 2016.
By Keith Loria • April 24, 2017 -
NOSB supports higher welfare standards for organic meat and poultry
The question now is whether the USDA will enact the rule, which is scheduled to take effect May 19.
By Caroline Macdonald • April 24, 2017 -
Study: Researchers link artificially sweetened sodas to increased risk of dementia and stroke
While the data suggest a possible tie between diet soda and health risks, the findings do not definitively connect the beverage to these illnesses.
By Caroline Macdonald • April 24, 2017 -
Study: Berkeley soda tax reduced sales of sugary drinks 10%
In its first year, the California city's tax raised $1.4 million for child nutrition and community health programs, researchers found.
By Keith Loria • April 21, 2017 -
What happens next after Trump called Canadian dairy policy 'a disgrace'?
The president spoke out on an issue that farmers have been hoping he'd pay attention to for months as he's preparing his plans for renegotiating NAFTA.
By Megan Poinski • April 21, 2017 -
Snack brands go to court over popcorn trademark dispute
Skinnypop owner Amplify Snack Brands claims that Snyder's-Lance will infringe on its legal rights if UK brand Metcalfe's Skinny is sold in the U.S.
By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017 -
Report: Consumers have growing appetite for CSAs
Shopper demand for fresh, locally-grown produce is behind the expansion of community supported agriculture models.
By Keith Loria • April 19, 2017 -
Connecticut is latest state to consider soda tax
The proposal, which is under review by the state legislature, would add a penny-per-ounce tax to drinks with high-calorie sweeteners.
By Keith Loria • April 19, 2017
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