Policy: Page 62
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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 -
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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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Although it was quickly rescinded, the order stoked fears that Trump's administration may crack down on scientific research vital to food producers.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 -
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 -
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
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