USDA publishes questions to help craft GMO labeling regulation

The department is looking for the industry's feedback in the first step of its rulemaking process, which is scheduled to be completed by July 2018.

By Megan Poinski • June 28, 2017

Novelty, precision and personalized nutrition: The benefits of 3-D printed food

While the technology is expected to be adopted by more restaurants and kitchens, the device has obstacles to overcome including price, reliability and speed.    

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 28, 2017

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Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

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Citing food safety concerns, Target pulls Hampton Creek products off its shelves

The retailer, which is the largest single store selling the vegan company's products, listed allegations of contamination and mislabeling as reasons for the recall.

By Megan Poinski • June 27, 2017

USDA bans Brazilian beef imports due to health concerns

The South American country faces trade restrictions from other nations, which have called on the country to improve its inspections. 

By Sandy Skrovan • June 26, 2017

Winn-Dixie case may compel retailers to make their websites ADA compliant

A legally blind Florida resident successfully sued the grocer after he was unable to fill an online prescription.

By Jeff Wells • June 23, 2017

Hain Celestial says it won't restate earnings following accounting audit

The manufacturer, which hadn’t reported results since 2016, said regulators and its own team ended an investigation into possible accounting discrepancies.

By Jeff Wells • June 22, 2017

A fifth of all baby food contains lead, study finds

The Environmental Defense Fund reviewed FDA data and found the element in many products, but the nonprofit group did not know its source or share the amounts.

By Megan Poinski • June 19, 2017

Court ruling bars European plant-based products from using dairy names

Meanwhile, similar movements in the United States have been rejected or have little momentum.

By Caroline Macdonald • June 15, 2017

Organic Trade Association steps up the fight against fraud

After millions of pounds of imports were falsely labeled as pesticide-free, the trade group pledged to do more to defend consumers and the certification.

By Megan Poinski • June 15, 2017

Retail bakeries are doing more to cater to consumers with allergies and gluten intolerance

Many locations offer additional employee training and have special handling procedures meant to reassure those with food intolerances.

By Jeff Wells • June 14, 2017

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

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

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

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

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