Policy: Page 61
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GMA and FMI announce standard wording for dates on packages
The two industry groups recommend manufacturers use either "BEST If Used By" or "USE By" labels on their products.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
FDA
Federal report recommends 'national strategy' to address fragmented food safety system
Responsibilities are spread between 16 agencies, but it's unclear if increasing coordination will gain traction with the new administration and Republican-controlled Congress.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PIPA
TrendlineGetting 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.
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Cheese recall leads to thousands more products pulled off shelves
Much like recent contamination issues with powdered milk, flour, sugar and cookie dough, this recall is snowballing.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Hain Celestial stock tanks after disclosing SEC investigation
The natural foods manufacturer and long speculated takeover target still hasn't been able to resolve accounting issues.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Newly redesigned Nutrition Facts label rolled out
It's been over 20 years since its last overhaul, but questions remain over whether it will become a reality.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Sanderson Farms shareholders agree with board: Don't stop antibiotics use
A vote on phasing out drug use failed, showing agreement with the company's previous position.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Beef jerky recalled for improper inspection
The new FSMA law brings a more standardized approach to recalls, inspections and production shutdowns, but this incident clearly shows the system has its flaws.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Food producers ask Trump to encourage Asia-Pacific trade
Many of these groups supported the Trans-Pacific Partnership and hope the president can craft a trade agreement that can help increase exports to the Asia-Pacific region.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Consumer lawsuits target nutrition of non-dairy milk
These class-action lawsuits are more controversies churning up in the battle between traditional milk and plant-based alternatives.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Don't cry: Weather has not hampered the onion supply
Trade — especially between the U.S., Mexico and Canada — is vital to keeping the vegetable on store shelves.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Why independent food certification might be more important
If the Trump administration softens restrictions and slows implementation of new labeling guidelines, consumers will need somewhere else to turn.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 9, 2017 -
How increased consumer demand for organics is shaping the retail landscape
The certified chemical-free food is growing at a double-digit clip, encouraging more retailers to carry these items in their stores.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Vilsack: Dairy industry should prepare for change under Trump
The former U.S. Department of Agriculture head, now president and CEO of U.S. Dairy Export Council, told industry leaders that trade — especially with Mexico — is important.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What's fair? How food prices are set — and taken advantage of
After poultry price-fixing claims led to lawsuits and a new index, more attention is being paid to how commodity costs are decided.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Many recalls, but safe consumers: The ripple effect of ingredient contamination
After salmonella was found in powdered milk and buttermilk from Valley Milk Products last year, more than 30 other items had to be pulled off of shelves.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Why grocery stores need broad insurance policies
As retailers expand their services to remain competitive, they become vulnerable to a larger array of serious risks.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 7, 2017 -
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 -
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
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