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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 -
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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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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 -
What retailers can do as Philadelphia's new soda tax causes sticker shock at checkout
They should be performing their own outreach to inform consumers about the reasoning and rationale behind the now-more-expensive beverages.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
9 food and beverage experts identify the industry's biggest challenges in 2017
They vary widely, from differentiation in an oversaturated marketplace to adhering to consumers' constantly changing demands.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Blue Bell may be ready for fewer food safety restrictions, but is now a good time?
The ice cream company has asked the FDA to stop doing things like destroying products at risk for listeria contamination, even if the bacteria isn't present.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 3, 2017 -
USDA
Animal antibiotics sales on the rise, despite shifts in consumer sentiment
While the FDA did report an increase in sales of the drugs for food animals, it was the lowest in several years.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Powdered milk at the center of nationwide food product recalls
Powdered milk has been the culprit ingredient in more than a dozen companies' product recalls since Dec. 7.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 23, 2016 -
How a children's beverage became a Medicaid-eligible dietary supplement
Sneakz, an organic beverage with high vegetable content, has been found to alleviate GI stress in elderly consumers.
By Keith Loria • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Why more beef producers aren't using E. coli vaccines for cattle
Just as debate surrounds the use of vaccines for human health, many consumers and health experts take opposing views on using them in the food supply.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Food stories that shaped 2016
From Coca-Cola to carrageenan, a month-by-month look at some of Food Dive's most read stories of the year.
By Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Retrieved from Walmart on October 18, 2016
USDA to boost organic production with cost share opportunities
This program will allow producers to get reimbursements for up to 75% of the cost of organic certification.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Index fixing: Ag officials indefinitely suspend Georgia Dock
This follows months of debate over the industry's self-reported price index, which at times priced poultry 30% to 60% higher than others.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Opinion
How CRISPR is changing the food industry
Clear Labs CEO Sasan Amini summarizes how to prepare for widespread adoption of one of the fastest, most precise and impactful methods for genetic engineering.
By Sasan Amini • Dec. 21, 2016 -
USDA
FSIS 5-year strategic plan: Better inspections, more humane treatment of meat
Will food safety's importance to consumers, corporate costs and profitability shield the plan from changes in the Trump administration?
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2016 -
TerraVia stops supplying Soylent after being blamed for recall
An emerging ingredient like algal flour is an easy scapegoat, but untrue claims could hurt the reputation of many newer companies.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Is 'milk' the food industry's new four-letter word?
Legislators claim that plant-based products "are unable to match the nutritional makeup of the product they mimic, yet they continue to be marketed as milk."
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 20, 2016 -
How a national food waste resource center can make a difference
The Rockefeller Foundation, USDA and EPA will host a comprehensive online hub to share information and solutions with the goal of halving food waste by 2030.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 19, 2016
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