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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 -
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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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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 -
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
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