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

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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.

By Food Dive staff

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

H-E-B turns to vertical farming to freshen up its store-grown produce

The salad greens are being raised in a retrofitted 53-foot long shipping container behind the store using colored lights.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Smithfield hams up its medical supply of pig parts, hoping to sell organs for transplant

Pig-to-human organ transplants may still be a procedure of the future, but some scientists estimate that the first clinical trial could take place later this year. 

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

Grocers are a popular target for security data breaches

Smaller retailers are most commonly impacted, with many having to close their store after losing a lot of business.

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

Could supermarkets' 11th-hour request to delay menu labeling work?

The National Grocers Association and the National Association of Convenience Stores petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to stay its May 5 compliance date and reconsider the rule.

By Jeff Wells • April 13, 2017

Tyson hopes to score in 'cleaning up' Ball Park hot dogs

A company executive said the decision was made in response to consumers who are interested in knowing more about the food they eat.

By Doug Harris • April 12, 2017

Is the Trump administration a disaster or an opportunity for food policy?

After less than 100 days of President Trump, experts in Washington, D.C. predicted what they think the next four years will hold for food policy and regulation. The only consensus? It's going to be interesting.

By Megan Poinski • April 12, 2017