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WHO: Processed meats cause cancer, red meat probably so
The meat industry has been preparing for this kind of controversial announcement.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Clear Labs starts Clear Food reports that share foods' genetic information
The monthly reports from Clear Labs include a food's Clear Score, which represents how closely a product is to what is printed on its label.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
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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Monsanto requests CA drop plan to list glyphosate as carcinogenic
Glyphosate has been highly scrutinized since WHO said it was probably carcinogenic back in March.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Sick survey: Going to work ill is common among food workers
More than half of workers in the food industry said they "always" or "frequently" attend work when they're sick, according to a survey.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
FDA
Food safety top concern for consumers: survey
Affordability and nutritional value of the foods they buy were the next top two concerns.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
US apple industry focusing on safety; Del Monte initiates recall
A major recall last year was costly for the industry, including global exports. Now, Del Monte Fresh Produce is recalling its Granny Smith green apples for possible listeria contamination.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How companies can capitalize on the FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
As the country renews its focus on safety, the library provides intel on flavor ingredients in the food supply.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2015 -
New technology detects salmonella within 24 hours
Current salmonella screening methods take four to five days and require sorting of samples.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2015 -
USDA
CA passes bill to curb antibiotics use for farm animals
The bill will go into effect Jan. 1, 2018 and will ban the use of antibiotics for growth promotion in animals.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 12, 2015 -
CSPI suing FDA for inaction regarding salt reduction in food
CSPI has been after the FDA about this issue since 1978, but recent research shows that salt reduction may not be necessary, or even preferable.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 9, 2015 -
GMO labeling in spotlight again in VT, Congress
The Grocery Manufacturers Association presented arguments against Vermont's labeling law Thursday, set to go into effect July 1.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Secretive smartphones: A new strategy for food safety inspections
Food industry workers may not realize an inspector is using one to record detailed food safety observations.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2015 -
Blue Bell returns to more markets for phase 2
The company's ice cream products will return to stores in north central Texas and north central and southern Oklahoma on Nov. 2.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2015 -
Judge senteces final two PCA executives
Both received prison terms, which were lessened in exchange for the testimony they provided.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 2, 2015 -
FDA
Deep DiveMars exec: Industry 'missing a big opportunity' if safety standards not met
With the implementation of FSMA, the FDA wants companies to prevent food safety issues, not just react to them.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 30, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What the industry can learn from the PCA salmonella case
PCA executives received harsh sentences for their criminal charges, signaling a new beginning for food safety litigation.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Sanderson Farms recalls 550K pounds of chicken
A processing facility reported finding metal shavings in the chicken.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 27, 2015 -
'Humane Economy' event brings together investors to discuss food sourcing initiatives
Cage-free eggs and similar humane food-sourcing practices have been increasing industry talking points.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 25, 2015 -
GMO labeling bill could soon head to Senate
The bill still needs a Democratic co-sponsor and widespread support before it is introduced.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 22, 2015 -
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Egg trade group not raising money to battle MA proposal for caged eggs
United Egg Producers already lost that fight in California, the UEB president told Politico.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 21, 2015 -
Judge sentences former Peanut Corp executive to 28 years in prison in salmonella case
Stewart Parnell, 61, convicted on 68 federal felonies, could have received life in prison.
By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 21, 2015 -
FDA
New high-pressure processing machine comes to Cornell
The pressure is on: The method could be more appealing for killing foodborne pathogens than high temperatures.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 16, 2015 -
FDA
What a closer look at the food supply's DNA could mean
Clear Labs, a food analytics company, has spent the last few years compiling what it says is the world’s largest database of food genetic markers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Obama to nominate Califf as next FDA head
The nomination intention does not come as a shock.
By David Oliver • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Protein-producing GE plants could reduce E. coli on food
The researchers are seeking FDA approval for their gentically engineered plants, which could help control E. coli outbreaks, particularly in meat.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 15, 2015
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