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Natural food companies advocating GMO labeling approach Congress
While some food companies are requesting a voluntary GMO labeling law, some natural food companies are requesting that Congress consider mandatory labeling laws instead.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 1, 2015 -
Judge denies Oregon farmers' attempt to block GMO ban
The farmers claim the ban is unconstitutional.
By Carolyn Heneghan • June 1, 2015 -
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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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FDA
Could faster listeria testing reduce massive recalls?
Considering the latest string of listeria contaminations, faster testing could prove helpful for companies.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 29, 2015 -
Ohio House passes pure caffeine, powdered alcohol sales block
Just one teaspoon of pure caffeine can be deadly, according to the FDA.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 28, 2015 -
Bidart Bros. facility's samples test positive for listeria
FDA inspectors found evidence of listeria contamination in seven different spots, among other safety hazards.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 28, 2015 -
Oregon GMO bills receive mixed reactions
One of the state's GMO bills has been denied and another contested by some of its previous supporters.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 26, 2015 -
Wal-Mart pushes animal welfare, antibiotic use overhaul
The food retailer is the biggest in the U.S.
By David Oliver • May 22, 2015 -
Hermitage plant to churn tons of recalled Jeni's ice cream into energy
The company and Blue Bell Creameries were left with of tons of ice cream after a devastating recall due to listeria.
By Deborah Barrington • May 22, 2015 -
USDA
Hampton Creek's egg substitute to ease bird flu shortage concerns?
As more egg-producing farms fall to the bird flu, food companies may require other options.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 22, 2015 -
FDA
FDA releases more Blue Bell inspection reports
The reports contain still more food safety concerns and stretch farther back than the ones the FDA already released.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 22, 2015 -
Sanderson stands firm on antibiotic use
The company will not join Tyson Foods or Pilgrim's Pride in their moves regarding antibiotics use in meat.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 21, 2015 -
UPDATE: ConAgra settles for $11.2M in peanut butter salmonella case
Company execs did not see charges.
By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • May 20, 2015 -
USDA
FDA looking to uncover more data about antibiotics for farm animals
The agency hopes this new data could help it better understand how to improve the meat supply.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 20, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Labeling taboos 'natural' and 'healthy' drive evolving litigation
Food and beverage companies have seen labels highly scrutinized the past few years.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 19, 2015 -
Jeni's producing ice cream again, to reopen shops
The company has taken necessary measures to get itself back on track.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2015 -
USDA gives OK to SunOpta non-GMO label
The Non-GMO Project is not worried regarding this new label taking the place if its own.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 18, 2015 -
Blue Bell laying off over one-third of employees
This comes as the company has faced a wave of negative publicity from its entire inventory recall and FDA scrutinization.
By David Oliver • May 15, 2015 -
Blue Bell to submit to state listeria testing
The company is working with state health officials to get plants back in production.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 15, 2015 -
USDA requiring mechanically tenderized beef mark; creates new GMO-free label
The USDA announced some significant updates in regards to labeling.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 14, 2015 -
Recalled Blue Bell ice cream popping up for sale online
One Craigslist seller received an offer looking to "lick the lid" for $20, according to a KEYE-TV report.
By David Oliver • May 13, 2015 -
Egg, turkey meat prices up amid bird flu; disease also hits Nebraska
The prices for eggs in particular have grown considerably.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 13, 2015 -
USDA
Bird flu hits 15th state — Indiana
The H5N8 strain is heading east.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2015 -
Tyson to institute another new antibiotics policy
The company recently announced it would stop using human-use antibiotics for its chickens by 2017.
By Carolyn Heneghan • May 11, 2015 -
FDA slams Blue Bell plants
The company's three facilities received quite the list of "observations" from the FDA.
By David Oliver • May 8, 2015 -
Retrieved from McDonald's on November 26, 2012
Friday Flavors: Hamburglar's new look and a granola bar surprise
Every Friday we bring you interesting reads in the food sphere from the week.
By David Oliver • May 7, 2015
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