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Survey: Food companies are mixed on Trump's potential impact
A lot will depend on the specific plans and policies of USDA nominee Sonny Perdue.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 23, 2017 -
South Dakota to bring Puerto Rican laborers to revive local dairy
Experts have already hosted recruiting sessions to discuss cost of living and farm routine, and hope to bring 20 workers to the mainland by September.
By Doug Harris • Jan. 20, 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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New GMO apples could show if QR code labels work
The sliced fruit will feature the smartphone-scannable labeling mark that was approved by the U.S. government last year.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Study: Retailers and shoppers don't know what clean label means
Roughly one-third of consumers think these products are free of artificial ingredients, another third think they are organic or natural, and the remaining third are unsure.
By Doug Harris • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Is Alaska's raw milk bill the right way to grow local dairy business?
While unpasteurized dairy is increasing in popularity in some sectors, the federal government continues to warn of its dangers.
By Doug Harris • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Under pressure: HPP preserves food, texture and taste
High pressure processing is getting more popular because it doesn’t alter taste, texture or quality and can triple shelf life — all without adding chemicals.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Trump nominates Sonny Perdue for USDA secretary
The former Georgia governor, who brings farming and trade expertise to the role, has officially been named as the pick for the last Cabinet spot.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 18, 2017 -
USDA makes another push for organics with new check-off program
It could raise more than $30 million a year for research and technical services, and would work to accelerate the adoption of organic practices.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Will Trump and Congress overturn USDA's new organic livestock rules?
The new higher standards, which are among the Obama administration's last regulations, are wildly unpopular with pork producers.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Why a soup labeling mixup caused a recall
Whole Foods was selling Italian wedding soup with meatballs that was mislabeled and didn't declare major known allergens.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What will the Trump administration mean for the food industry?
With no policy priorities, it's difficult to guess. For now, experts foresee fewer regulations and potentially messy trade issues.
By Carolyn Heneghan , Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Will Trump milk the opportunity to battle Canada on dairy trade issues?
U.S. dairy groups are calling on the president-elect to set his sights on Canada’s “protectionist” industry practices.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 13, 2017 -
How a new USDA certification can increase organic production and supply
Farmers transitioning their land to organic will be able to sell their produce for a higher price during the three-year organic certification period.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 12, 2017 -
How can retailers ensure their produce is pathogen-free?
With more than 3,000 state, local and tribal agencies that regulate the nation's retail food and foodservice industries, creating a unified safety system is difficult.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 12, 2017 -
USDA
Will another bird flu scare crack the egg market as it rebounds?
Warnings went out to chicken producers after a possible strain of bird flu was discovered on a duck in Montana.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Why Trump's war on Oreos faded to the background
During the presidential race, he swore off the sandwich cookie when Mondelez shipped jobs overseas — but has said nothing more since.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Online grocery shopping comes to SNAP through pilot program
The ability to both order and pay for food online before having it delivered could literally be a life-saver for older and disabled SNAP participants, especially as the weather turns colder.
By Doug Harris • Jan. 9, 2017 -
2 days to Trump's inauguration and there's still no USDA nominee. What should the food industry do?
The delayed nomination — and the array of people being considered for the job — only exacerbates the lack of clarity on what the next four years of food policy will entail.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 9, 2017 -
FDA
The key to FSMA implementation: training
With demand for free-from products at an all-time high, food safety must be a priority at every stage of the supply chain.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 9, 2017 -
FDA: Processed fruit and vegetables could be 'added sugars' on new label
This could be critical for manufacturers struggling with how sugars are represented on the newly configured information panel.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Is a software package the key to pain-free FSMA compliance?
The ReposiTrack platform identifies product ingredients and their supply chain path in order to stay on top of the new regulations.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 6, 2017 -
USDA
Georgia ag officials unveil new poultry price index
The Georgia Premium Poultry Price Index has replaced the controversial Georgia Dock price index, which the agency indefinitely suspended last month.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Why H-E-B invested in emergency communications
The Texas grocery chain can quickly contact both customers and employees through a variety of channels, including telephone calls and texts.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 6, 2017 -
FDA
Could an oral salmonella vaccine change the game for manufacturers?
Vaccines don't necessarily mean a free pass for manufacturers to slack off on food safety protocols, however, as bacterial pathogens can evolve beyond medical treatments into superbugs.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Lawsuit accusing Coca-Cola and ABA of 'deceptive' marketing could fizz over into other products
If the CSPI's lawsuit is as successful for the plaintiffs as a similar 1999 case against tobacco companies, sugary beverage sales could take an even bigger hit in the years to come as litigation plays out.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 5, 2017
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