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Retailer offers new home for expired, imperfect foods
A German supermarket called "The Good Food" was launched to help combat food waste, hunger and help the environment.
By Keith Loria • March 6, 2017 -
Why hasn't the CDC spread the word about E. coli contamination in soy nut butter?
Vague and slow information may make a multi-state outbreak worse.
By Doug Harris • March 3, 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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Genetically engineered potato varieties approved by US
The new spud varieties — the Russet Burbank, Ranger Russet and Atlantic — can be planted as soon as this spring and sold in the fall.
By Doug Harris • March 3, 2017 -
Carrageenan set for slow growth due to perceived health risks
The additive derived from seaweed may not be able to distance itself from negative perceptions and regulatory recommendations.
By Megan Poinski • March 2, 2017 -
Wayne Farms' bird is undercooked: 6 tons of RTE chicken recalled
The poultry producer issued a recall for 5-pound bags of its Waffle Breaded Bites chicken products after consumer complaints.
By Keith Loria • March 2, 2017 -
Study: Excess sugar could lead to Alzheimer's
USDA estimates the average American consumes between 150 and 170 pounds of refined sugars each year, a level nutritionists said is too much.
By Keith Loria • March 2, 2017 -
Opinion
Litigation against food companies is increasing, but who benefits?
The grocery store aisles are where most Americans shop for food — and, explains U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform President Lisa A. Rickard, where some lawyers troll for lucrative class action lawsuits.
By Lisa A. Rickard • Feb. 28, 2017 -
FDA
Study: Salmonella could damage DNA
An estimated 1.2 million illnesses and 450 deaths occur annually in the U.S. from people eating foods contaminated with the bacteria.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Cheap organic imports anger farmers, but meet demand
U.S. farmers who went through the expensive process of transitioning to organic have reason to be upset that imports from other countries are affecting their prices.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017 -
GMO market growing at 3.2% CAGR
Even though demand for genetically modified crops is increasing, more than three quarters of U.S. consumers are concerned about whether they are safe to eat.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017 -
CA bill proposes warning labels on food with artificial colors
By starting with state legislation to tackle a consumer issue, advocates against artificial colors could be stealing a page out of GMO opponents' playbook.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Retailers: Philadelphia soda tax is 'devastating' for sales
Grocery stores say the tax of 1.5 cents per ounce, imposed since Jan. 1, has caused a drop in purchases by as much as 50%.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Seaweed before swine: Ocean greens replace antibiotics in pig feed
The product could help companies in the eyes of consumers, as well as improve their bottom lines.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Listeria fears — but no illness — lead to 130 more cheese product recalls
Some shredded and sliced Sargento cheeses lead the list of potentially contaminated products from Deutsch Kase Haus LLC.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Grocery and food industry to Congress: No SNAP soda ban
Making the sugary beverages ineligible for the food stamp program would cause delays at check-out counters and "create real havoc" for grocery stores, according to FMI.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Opinion
How to avoid legal trouble with meal kit auto-renewals
As manufacturers rush to get into one of the industry's latest trends, Marc S. Roth and Moustafa Badreldin of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP advise how the payment structures work.
By Marc Roth and Moustafa Badreldin • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Shoppers to Wegmans: Dump Trump wines or face boycotts
Wegmans is only the latest retailer to face criticism for carrying products connected to the Trump family fortune.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 16, 2017 -
KIND CEO pledges $25M for transparency to Feed the Truth
The new organization aimed at improving public health by making truth and integrity the foremost values in the food system.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The gig economy: Exciting opportunities, substantial risk for food manufacturers
More companies are taking advantage of an independent-minded workforce, but some experts fear this trend could tear a hole in the economy's social safety net.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
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 -
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
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