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More poultry price-fixing accusations: This time, farmer pay
In a class-action lawsuit, growers accuse major U.S. poultry — referred to as "the Cartel" — of working together to keep their pay down.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Scientists to FDA: Sugary products are not 'healthy'
The Union of Concerned Scientists, working with more than 17,000 scientists and experts across the country, is hoping to influence upcoming labeling guidance.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 6, 2017 -
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Will grocery retailers have to release financials from the food stamp program?
FMI made a last-minute filing to intervene in a lawsuit filed by a South Dakota newspaper that would force the disclosure of revenues tied to the program.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 5, 2017 -
Could legislation ease menu labeling burdens for grocers?
The bipartisan bill would exempt certain local foods from labeling, allow menu boards in prepared foods areas and secure liability safeguards in case of worker error.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Why the grocery industry opposes a border adjustment tax
More than 100 retail companies and organizations have joined forces to challenge a proposed corporate tax that would impact imports.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Heavenly Organics finds a way to bee glyphosate-free
The chemical found in popular weed killer Roundup is embroiled in controversy over whether it causes cancer — and is often found in honey.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 2, 2017 -
USDA
Decision on rules boosting livestock farmers' rights could reveal Trump's agriculture policy
New regulations issued under Obama that let farmers sue for unfair business practices are embraced by small practitioners and opposed by large producers.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 1, 2017 -
FDA
Food safety testing slows down with Trump's hiring freeze
Results on pathology samples submitted to the USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service are expected to be delayed at least through March 3.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Dairy groups settle price-fixing lawsuit for $52M
An animal rights group claims the dairy industry slaughtered thousands of cows to artificially inflate milk prices during times of lopsided supply and demand.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 1, 2017 -
UPDATE: California judge: Roundup should be labeled as a cancer threat
If the tentative ruling becomes official, it could wreak havoc on the food industry, which relies heavily on crops sprayed with glyphosate.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Trump's refugee restrictions could hurt the meat industry
About one-third of the meat packing industry's labor force is foreign-born and many workers are refugees.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 30, 2017 -
FDA blasts Aspen Hills for 'not taking aggressive action' to prevent listeria contamination
The agency has taken a firm stance against the cookie dough manufacturer responsible for widespread recalls.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 30, 2017 -
How do bag taxes impact grocery shopping?
Looking at many other cities that have made similar moves, Chicago's new 7-cent tax is not likely to bring much change to shopper behavior.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 30, 2017 -
USDA
Report: Food companies placing more focus on animal welfare
An assessment by a group committed to ethical treatment of livestock found 73% of companies have formal policies in place.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Why retailers are a vital link in the food safety chain
Researchers studying ways to prevent cantaloupe contamination have had success with growers, but little cooperation from grocery stores.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2017 -
What do state alcohol laws cost grocers?
Two bills on the table in Florida would allow supermarkets — which can currently only sell beer and wine — to sell liquor.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Delicious or deceptive? Food fraud's economic and safety costs
Experts say fakes cost the industry up to $40 billion a year, and stopping the problem requires massive manufacturer, policy and consumer cooperation.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Gag order on USDA research arm raises concerns
Although it was quickly rescinded, the order stoked fears that Trump's administration may crack down on scientific research vital to food producers.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Why there are fewer 24-hour grocery stores
Several Las Vegas area Albertsons and Vons stores announced they will limit their store hours to “strengthen operational efficiencies.”
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Food and agriculture coalition asks Trump to modernize — but not scrap — NAFTA
A letter from 133 companies and industry groups says they want to maintain their prosperity through trade by keeping the agreement in some form.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Food-X names 8 start-ups for its fifth cohort
Each company will receive $50,000 in an effort to change the culture of the food or beverage space.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Report: Climate change will take a bite out of crop yields
A new study claims corn, soybeans and wheat could be reduced by as much as half by the year 2100.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Why Obama published new genetic engineering regs before Trump's inauguration
The outgoing administration ensured the topic would be discussed over the next few months.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Tennessee governor proposes lower grocery tax
The plan would reduce taxes by 0.5%, cutting $55 million in state revenue.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 24, 2017 -
How a contamination case could shape Perdue's food safety policy at USDA
President Trump's USDA nominee signed legislation strengthening food safety laws after a massive salmonella outbreak from a peanut butter plant in Georgia.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 23, 2017
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