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

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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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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

Is China's beef with US beef about to end?

Reports say Chinese President Xi Jinping is prepared to fully lift his country’s 13-year import ban, allowing U.S. producers to access the Asian nation's burgeoning, meat-loving middle class.

By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2017

Grocery chains work to improve kitchen safety as prepared food sales soar

Weis Markets, Fry's Food Stores and Price Chopper are working with Restaurant Technologies to improve the safety and quality of oil used to prepare meals.

By Keith Loria • April 12, 2017

ShopRite finds free fruit program ripe for expansion

The kids are given a banana, clementine or another seasonal item to encourage consumption of healthy snacks.

By Doug Harris • April 12, 2017

New Cold Pressure Council promotes HPP

The new industry group seeks to make the high tech preservation process available to any manufacturer.

By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017

Major chicken producers fly the coop on antibiotics use

Last week, KFC became the latest restaurant chain to announce it would stop using birds raised with medicines important to human medicine.

By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017

Fresh Express recalls salads after consumer finds dead bat inside product

The bagged produce, which is sold in eight Wal-Mart stores in the southern U.S., is being investigated by the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017

Where in the world is this food from? Traceability initiatives let consumers know

Manufacturers are rolling out digital solutions to tell people more about what goes into their snacks.

By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017

Will the new FDA head delay the Nutrition Facts label revamp?

Nominee Scott Gottlieb told senators he'd consider arguments from industry groups who say they haven't had enough time to comply with the new regulations — and will have to do everything twice.

By Keith Loria • April 7, 2017

Will hydroponic produce get to keep its organic certification?

A recommendation on the issue is expected to be made during the National Organic Standards Board's meeting later this month.

By Keith Loria • April 6, 2017

Ag group asks Congress for $100M to fund FSMA

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture said states need more federal money to carry out the reforms in the food safety law.

By Keith Loria • April 5, 2017

McCormick spices up packaging for Old Bay and black pepper containers

The company will switch from metal to recyclable plastic this summer as part of its pledge to be more environmentally friendly.

By Doug Harris • April 5, 2017

Not nice spice: Hunt's Chili Kits recalled for salmonella

An item in the seasoning packet was contaminated, and Conagra Brands issued the recall even though no finished products were found with the bacteria. 

By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017

McDonald's looks to retail to sell its popular sauces

The fast food giant will sell the condiments for its Filet-O-Fish, Big Mac and McChicken sandwiches starting this spring.

By Doug Harris • April 4, 2017

American Heart Association wants soda out of SNAP

The influential health group urges policymakers to use the food assistance program to address dietary quality and issues.

By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017

The UK is reducing sugar. Can the US do the same?

Public Health England released a set of voluntary guidelines that aims to cut sweetener levels in nine food categories by 5% by August and by 20% by 2020. 

By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017

Organic is on the menu in most US homes

The trade group representing the industry reported sales in 2015 were $39.7 billion, up 11% from the prior year.

By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017

Why did contamination get so bad at the soy paste plant at the center of a major E. coli outbreak?

The FDA finally named Dixie Dew Products Inc. as the manufacturer of soy paste that has sickened at least 29 people in 12 states.

By Jeff Wells • April 3, 2017

Got choice? Lawmakers file bill to make checkoff programs optional

The legislation would also require the quasi-government programs to disclose their budgets and spending.

By Keith Loria • March 30, 2017

Acrylamide levels in cookies will lead to California lawsuit from watchdog

The Center for Environmental Health says high levels of the cancer-causing chemical were found in a Disney-themed snack for kids.

By Keith Loria • March 30, 2017

Schnucks bags deal with union as the grocer embraces new supply chain

The opening of a new warehouse in Missouri upset workers at another facility, leading to a brief boycott of some company stores.

By Keith Loria • March 29, 2017

Coke-funded study blames things other than sugar for causing obesity

The research showed too much screen time and lack of exercise and sleep are to blame for people being fat.

By Keith Loria • March 28, 2017

How a handheld seafood scanner lets retailers know if something's fishy

The new gadget by Seafood Analytics uses electrical currents to test the cellular quality of products.

By Doug Harris • March 24, 2017