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FDA
GMA requests FDA permission for low levels of PHOs
GMA says its petition is based on a comprehensive and highly detailed analysis of the latest scientific information available.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015 -
GMO labeling gains star studded endorsements
Gwyneth Paltrow and Blythe Danner are joining the discussion on food labeling.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 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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Choking hazard leads Kraft Heinz to recall 36,000 cases of Kraft Singles
A malfunctioning wrapper has led to Kraft Heinz's first recall as a combined company.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015 -
ConAgra cans go BPA-free
The move away from BPA is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. food industry.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 30, 2015 -
USDA
WHO could link red meat to cancer, leaves industry concerned
Red meat could see the same fate as glyphosate.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2015 -
FDA issues import alert for cilantro from Puebla, Mexico
Potential sources of contamination include human feces and being handled by hands washed in water that contains the cyclospora parasite.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2015 -
FDA
Food safety topics up for debate at IAFP annual meeting
Reports show food recalls are rising, though it's been said the food supply is safer than ever before.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2015 -
GMO labels wouldn't scare off consumers: study
In some cases, certain groups would feel more positive about genetically modified foods if they were labeled as such, according to the study.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2015 -
Peanut executive could receive life sentence
This case demonstrates how harsh penalties can be for food executives.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2015 -
FDA
US food recalls and costs on the rise: report
Globalization of the food supply chain and regulation shake-ups contributed to this increase, according to the report.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 22, 2015 -
3-D printing strikes again: 'Smart cap' detects milk spoilage
The "cool" factor aside, this advent could lend more credibility to the food industry as consumers would appreciate the transparency.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 21, 2015 -
Musician Neil Young donates $100K to pro-VT GMO labeling law fund
This is another case of celebrity endorsement in the food industry; could it save Vermont's GMO labeling law from legal battles?
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 21, 2015 -
USDA
Aspen Foods recalls close to 2M pounds of frozen chicken
Coupled with another major poultry recall earlier this week, these two recalls have surpassed the amount of chicken recalled in all of 2014.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 17, 2015 -
CDC: Food found to be the major carrier of E. coli in US
Some results of the report, like that half of the outbreaks occurred between July and September, may not be what the industry had expected.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 16, 2015 -
Report: Could EU reapprove glyphosate per latest assessment?
Monsanto is likely hoping this news can offset the accusations of cancer-causing properties in glyphosate from the WHO earlier this year.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 16, 2015 -
House Agriculture Committee OKs food labeling bill
Food companies and industry organizations have already come together to voice their opinions on the bill.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 15, 2015 -
Justice Dept. to dole out more punishment for food safety infractions
Should the industry be on edge concerning food safety violations following the Justice Department's announcement?
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 14, 2015 -
Deep Dive
IFT15: Food's 'massive paradox,' GMOs, an insider tour, and more
Product development is science-guided and that can help determine the way we build foods says John Coupland, incoming president elect of IFT.
By David Oliver • July 13, 2015 -
Deep Dive
IFT15: Let's talk about colors, sugar reduction, and the latest trends
... One day into this year's IFT, and there's already trends to share.
By David Oliver • July 12, 2015 -
Canada weighing GMO regulation revision
Should the change in regulations pass, this could have huge implications for the U.S. food industry.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 10, 2015 -
Blue Bell AL creamery to start test production
It's the latest step in the Blue Bell recall saga, and whether it will stand as a model for what companies should do following a recall is unclear.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 10, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Do the math
Listen up, food ingredient geeks: here's what you need to know, by the numbers.
By Isabella Alvarez • July 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How technology can make the food supply safer
With FSMA's implementation, highly visible recalls, and growing concerns about listeria, salmonella, and E. coli, food safety technology is arguably more important than ever.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2015 -
FDA
CDC: Rate of major foodborne infections small to no decrease since 2006
Multistate outbreaks continued to increase in 2014.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2015 -
GMO regulations to see updates, White House says
An overhaul of GMO regulations could alleviate some confusion, but not necessarily enough to appease certain groups.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2015
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