Shortages of migrant workers in Calif. could hurt farmers, increase produce prices

Some producers in the state are now offering an hourly rate above minimum wage to harvest crops, but many operations still can't find enough people.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 11, 2017

Study: Most Americans eat enough salt daily to damage their heart

The FDA has found U.S. residents consume almost 50% more sodium than what most experts recommend, resulting in one in three individuals experiencing high blood pressure.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 10, 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

Chemical in turmeric attracting interest in food and beverage use

The popular spice is already found in organic coconut milk, chocolate and other items with more products expected to include the ingredient in the coming years.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 10, 2017

Triscuit crackers get non-GMO certification

Boxes with the distinct verification seal started shipping to stores last month, and should be on all shelves nationwide next month. 

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 10, 2017

Appeals court upholds $42M decision against Safeway over online pricing

The class-action case, which was filed in 2011, claimed the California-based grocer raised online product prices higher than its customer contract allowed.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2017

FDA calls Impossible Burger's secret ingredient into question

The plant-based meat with soy leghemoglobin is still on the market, but the agency is concerned the substance could be an allergen. 

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 9, 2017

Solving food date label confusion is a tricky situation

Across age and political leanings, Americans are confused about food date labels. Will GMA and FMIs efforts clear things up?

By Caitlin Mannering • Aug. 8, 2017

The politics of food: Are regulation, transparency and consumer trust on a collision course?

The food, nutrition and agricultural sectors are not immune from the Trump administration's approach to policy and regulations. Sean McBride of DSM Communications examines where they intersect — and what it means.

By Sean McBride • Aug. 7, 2017

Sanderson Farms doubles down on its "truth-telling" ad campaign

Bucking a prominent industry trend, the poultry producer will launch another ad campaign aimed at telling consumers why it uses antibiotics on the chickens it raises.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 7, 2017

Mondelez beats Q2 earnings expectations, but revenue slips

The CPG giant reported revenue of $5.99 million, despite a June malware attack that shrunk organic revenue by 2%.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 2, 2017

Soybean oil wins heart healthy label claim

It is the nation's most commonly used ingredient, and the new message could ignite a revolution in its use.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 2, 2017

Hunger for organic food continues to grow

The natural-origin foods are in 82.3% of U.S. homes, and while many consumers are willing to pay more for produce and meat farmed that way, shelf-stable products are slower to catch on.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 1, 2017

Japan increases tariff on US frozen beef imports to 50%

The import tax was increased in an effort to curb less pricey foreign competition from producers in the United States.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 31, 2017

Deadly salmonella outbreak from imported papayas exposes food safety issues

At least 46 people have gotten sick and one has died from contamination federal regulators believe originated from tree fruits imported from Mexico.

By Megan Poinski • July 31, 2017

Chicago-area soda tax to take effect after judge rules against retailers

The penny-per-ounce tax was on hold pending a lawsuit filed by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, but the Friday afternoon ruling could still be appealed.

By Megan Poinski • July 31, 2017

Changes to menu labeling law advance from House committee

Industry groups say the bipartisan bill would provide much-needed flexibility to the delayed federal law, while opponents call the bill “frivolous” and say it would “obscure nutrition information.”

By Jeff Wells • July 28, 2017

Kid consumers: How food and beverage companies handle marketing to children

Advertisers spend more than $12 billion per year to reach the youth market, members of which see more than 16,000 commercials each year — but some manufacturers try hard to not target them.

By Keith Loria • July 27, 2017

Residue of glyphosate found in Ben & Jerry's ice cream

The Unilever-owned brand responded by saying it wants to find out how trace amounts of the herbicide —​ a key ingredient in Monsanto's RoundUp —​ got into its products.

By Megan Poinski • July 26, 2017

Study: 'Natural' food is important, but difficult to define

The term plays an increasing role in determining consumers' product choices and has been the subject of numerous lawsuits, leading many to call for a regulatory definition. 

By Caroline Macdonald • July 25, 2017

FTC reportedly looking into Amazon's price listing practices

As it reviews the e-commerce giant's buyout of Whole Foods, the agency is probing a report that Amazon's reference prices mislead customers.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 21, 2017

Pew highlights treatments on the farm to stop foodborne illness

Contaminated meat and poultry causes about 2 million illnesses in the U.S. each year, or about 40% of all bacterial sickness, according to the study.

By Megan Poinski • July 20, 2017

Kroger to contribute $1B to employee benefits fund

The grocer sees the one-time payment as a “strategic opportunity” given current interest rates and looming changes to the U.S. tax code.

By Jeff Wells • July 18, 2017

Lucky 7: The food industry's top targets for squeaky clean labels

As consumers favor simple items with easy-to-understand ingredient lists, artificial colors, HFCS, trans fats and gluten have been among what's phased out by manufacturers.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 17, 2017

Hazardous chemicals found in boxed macaroni and cheese

Consumer advocates are urging Kraft Heinz and other manufacturers to clean up their products after research found harmful chemicals in the favorite kids’ food.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 17, 2017

Grocery and convenience stores sue to stop NYC menu labeling rules

The city's law is set to take effect on Aug. 21, and retailer groups are upset about being forced to comply while hastily withdrawn federal regulations are still being figured out.

By Megan Poinski • July 17, 2017