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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 -
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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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 -
How can manufacturers calm consumers' fear of GMOs?
An NPD Group study showed many are concerned about genetically modified food products, but only 11% know a federal law requiring them to be labeled passed in 2016.
By Keith Loria • Dec. 19, 2016 -
After EPA meeting, scientists still divided on whether glyphosate causes cancer
Some support the EPA's latest conclusion that it is "not likely to be carcinogenic," while others said they had "suggestive" evidence otherwise.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 19, 2016 -
How will consumers and manufacturers respond to Del Monte's GMO pink pineapple?
The new fruit variety, which is grown in Costa Rica, is still in the testing phase and not yet commercially available.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Will major food regulations disappear under the new administration?
Initiatives promised by President-elect Trump on things ranging from immigration to retaining American jobs may take precedence over these proposed changes — which may not find widespread support.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2016 -
How food and beverage companies can steer clear of — or embrace — the political fray
Brands may also consider developing more nuanced crisis communication strategies to deal with potential conflicts that could arise with the new administration.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2016 -
USDA
Do the USDA's new rules protect or overregulate livestock and poultry producers?
Direct contracts formed between farmers and meat or poultry processors could now be considered discriminatory under the new rules, industry groups say.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2016 -
As US and Mexico battle over sugar, will manufacturers look to new substitutes?
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce disputes several claims that U.S. refiners are at risk, and contends that agreements are working as intended.
By Doug Harris • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What will the new Nutrition Facts panel say to consumers?
The mandated label is set to become more informative — or more confusing, depending on perspective.
By Doug Harris • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Trickle-down commodities: How lower prices do (and don't) impact food's bottom line
An oversupply of staples like corn, meat and dairy have affected farmers and producers in one way, but it hasn't transferred the same way to manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
By Keith Loria • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Can PepsiCo's Nooyi serve on a Trump council without compromising her beliefs?
This appointment is an accomplishment for a female minority CEO, but she may have to adjust her positions to engage with the president-elect.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2016 -
The biggest terrorism threat to the food industry: Disgruntled employees
While there are no threats to the food supply, the FBI gave guidance on what manufacturers can do to remain vigilant and prevent attacks.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Will USDA's date labeling guidance be enough to reduce widespread food waste?
With this announcement, the federal government is taking a different approach from what Congress suggested last year.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2016 -
What Clear Labs' $13M funding round means for the food and beverage industry
As costs for genetic-based testing technologies continue to decline, they will become more accessible and scalable for manufacturers and retailers to improve visibility and safety across their supply chains.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2016 -
How the UK's ban on advertising unhealthy foods to kids could impact US producers
The rules include regulations for all non-broadcast media — including print, film, online and social — and prevent brands from using popular promotions, licensed characters and celebrities to push these products.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Should soda taxes be based on volume or sugar content?
The question is whether legislators want to drive revenue or enact changes in consumers' levels of sugar consumption.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Cornucopia Institute calls for investigation of USDA's organic certification program
This may jeopardize the entire organics industry, particularly consumers' trust in product labels.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Why the US and Europe are lobbying against China's latest food safety legislation
If passed, China's law would be significantly stricter than standards in the U.S. and Europe, which generally only require certification for perishables, like meat and dairy products.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 13, 2016 -
ConAgra awaits judge's approval of $11.2M settlement in tainted peanut butter case
A company subsidiary will plead guilty to one misdemeanor charge of shipping adulterated food, but the courts haven't implicated any individual ConAgra executives — yet.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Report: No pesticide contamination on the vast majority of US produce
Some environmental groups feel that the annual collection of USDA data doesn’t highlight the safety of organic produce enough.
By Keith Loria • Dec. 12, 2016
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