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

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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

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

Product recalls: What food manufacturers need to know

Consumers were inundated last year with more than 3,400 recalls involving food and other products, or 9.4 a day.

By Food Dive staff • April 18, 2017

Why unlabeled allergens pose the biggest recall risks

Last year, the USDA saw more recalls due to this threat than E. coli, salmonella and listeria put together.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 18, 2017

General Mills increases spending on food safety

The maker of brands such as Annie's, Old El Paso and Totino's spent $16 million on the effort in 2016, an increase of $3 million from the prior year.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

How 4 companies responded to major recalls

In the past year, companies such as Blue Bell and Soylent have handled safety lapses with their products differently, providing a roadmap for other businesses hit by an outbreak.

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 17, 2017

Food recall fatigue: Do shoppers heed warnings or have they had enough?

Consumers may ignore the constant stream of products being pulled off of shelves, but there are ways to cut through the noise.

By Sandy Skrovan • April 17, 2017

Q&A with Stericycle: How food manufacturers can prepare for recalls and minimize the impact

A recall can be devastating for a food company. In an interview with Food Dive, Michael Good delves into the steps manufacturers can take to reduce the effect on their bottom lines.

By Christopher Doering • April 17, 2017

Has FSMA increased the number of food recalls?

Experts say it's too early to tell, but the new law and consumer culture are moving prevention of contamination to center stage.

By Megan Poinski • April 17, 2017

First responders: What grocery stores do when recalls happen

As the public face of the incident, stores must carry out a multitude of tasks that range from pulling products to reassuring consumers.

By Jeff Wells • April 17, 2017

Policy group petitions USDA to test for glyphosate

After USDA quietly dropped plans to screen food for the controversial chemical, Food Policy Action hopes consumers can change the agency's mind.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017