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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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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
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