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Citrus could be linked to melanoma: report
Whether companies will release official statements or marketing campaigns to combat the findings is unclear.
By Carolyn Heneghan • July 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
SFFS15: Top industry trends, recall woes, and the theater of retail
... and this is after our first day. The Summer Fancy Food Show is a chef's table of trends from chickpeas to jerky, not to mention industry attendees dishing on what they're seeing.
By David Oliver • June 29, 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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Blue Bell first ordered a 'withdrawal' instead of notifying consumers: experts
Experts are finding that Blue Bell may have bungled its initial handling of the situation.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How the bird flu cracked the egg supply
Some food companies are struggling, some are unaffected, and some are tight-lipped.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 26, 2015 -
Senate passes TPA, could 'fast-track' international food trade
Passing the TPA translates to the U.S. being one step closer to the TPP trade deal, according to supporters, wherein the U.S. will have wider access to international trade deals with 11 other nations in the Pacific region. However, food safety consistency concerns loom regarding the TPP.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 26, 2015 -
Post's Michael Foods sues egg farm for contract breach
Michael Foods has seen "irreparable" harm from the farm's dwindling egg supply, causing Post to have already relieved the company of its product commitments.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 25, 2015 -
What GMO salmon could mean for the seafood industry
Genetically modified salmon would most certainly impact the food industry — but how exactly is up for debate.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 25, 2015 -
States quiet on GMO labeling in fiscal 2015
It appears everyone will be watching Vermont and wants to see what happens in that state before bringing the same types of changes to other states.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 25, 2015 -
Heinz sued over trans fat false marketing claim
The FDA's recent statement said nothing about products currently on the market, so products with PHOs are facing more lawsuits.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 23, 2015 -
Post's egg losses not as severe after flu quarantine ends
Good news for Post, but others in the poultry industry are contending with job cuts, a potential cut in the USDA's budget, and a production model overhaul.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 22, 2015 -
FDA
House committee approves less than half of requested FSMA funding
Fiscal year 2016 will see many major FSMA rules being finalized, so that funding is critical.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 19, 2015 -
Friday Flavors: Colorful burgers and the KFC customer who called rat
Every Friday we bring you interesting reads in the food sphere from the week.
By David Oliver • June 18, 2015 -
USDA
Will there be enough turkeys come Thanksgiving?
While the turkey supply is decreasing, experts debate whether this will affect the number of turkeys available for the holidays.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 18, 2015 -
Ingredion CEO: GMO debate fueled by emotion, not science
"There’s no science per se one way or another, but we as an ingredient producer, we supply what the consumer wants to eat," said Ilene Gordon at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in London.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 16, 2015 -
FDA
FDA demanding food companies eliminate artificial trans fats in 3 years
The Food and Drug Administration's announcement comes as no surprise.
By David Oliver • June 16, 2015 -
Bird flu sparks regulatory review, new practices
Areas of improvement and better preparation are on the table.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 15, 2015 -
Jeni's reports second listeria contamination
The company had just restarted production on May 13 and is now faced with another shutdown.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 15, 2015 -
Groups urge FDA to remove eight approved synthetic flavors
The health groups blame the government for not taking action and say the food industry is calling the shots.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 12, 2015 -
What's next for Blue Bell following FDA, CDC reports?
Blue Bell's changes range from cleaning equipment to requiring employees to wear special clothing in production areas.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 11, 2015 -
USDA
Restocking begins at sites of bird flu outbreak
The restocking process provides a sense of relief, while others take a cautionary approach in case there is another outbreak.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 11, 2015 -
Late House decision repeals COOL legislation, avoids high tariffs
The WTO had given Canada and Mexico the authority to impose more than $3 billion in tariffs.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 11, 2015 -
Judge orders deeper search for peanut butter salmonella outbreak victims
ConAgra Foods reached an $11.2 million deal to settle a federal criminal charge last month.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 10, 2015 -
Liquid egg supply diminishes, prices soar due to bird flu
Approximately 47 million chickens have had to be slaughtered due to the bird flu, directly impacting the liquid egg industry.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 10, 2015 -
FDA
Foodborne illness an issue for certain states: report
A decade of data from the CDC is showing more insight about foodborne illness cases. Nonprofit consumer group Center for Science in the Public Interest conducted the report.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 9, 2015 -
PepsiCo sees claims of carcinogens in products
Certain drink products' caramel coloring is the ingredient in question.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 9, 2015
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