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    Oregon anti-GMO labeling campaign calls it quits in last month's election

    The supporters of a measure to require labeling of GMO foods have thrown in the towel following a judge's ruling.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 12, 2014
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    GMO foods safe, according to FDA official

    "We do not believe that there are any questions about safety," an FDA heavyweight said.

    By David Oliver • Dec. 10, 2014
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    Getting 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. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Judge rejects restraining order in Oregon; GMO labeling hearing today

    The GMO labeling debate continues to heat up.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 9, 2014
  • EU reaches compromise on GMO crops

    The deal lets member states opt out of growing GMO crops even when approved by the overall EU.  

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 8, 2014
  • Whole Foods sued over alleged premature non-GMO almond milk labeling

    At issue is the use of non-GMO Project labels before the testing period was complete.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 8, 2014
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    Friday Flavors: Craft beer studies and Eiffel Tower sheep

    Every Friday we bring you some interesting reads in the food sphere from the past five days.

    By David Oliver • Dec. 4, 2014
  • GMO vote recount underway in Oregon amid claims of violations

    The recount fight is getting as nasty as the election that led to it - with accusations of election law violations by out-of-state interests.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2014
  • J&J employs Goldman Sachs to help with possible Splenda sale, reports Reuters

    Reuters cited unnamed sources for J&J's latest potential move.

    By David Oliver • Dec. 3, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    Three companies that win from the Mediterranean Diet

    The Mediterranean Diet is back in the news, which is good for some companies.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 3, 2014
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    Trial in halal fraud case postponed

    A federal judge cited the "complex nature" of the case and pushed the trial from December to March.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2014
  • Hershey considers removing high fructose corn syrup from some products

    The chocolate-maker may replace the controversial sweetener with sugar.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2014
  • Cargill recalls beef from Wal-Mart in Canada

    Canadian authorities say the meat may be contaminated with E. coli.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2014
  • New device detects horse meat

    Scientists at the Food Research Institute have created a cheaper alternative to DNA testing.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2014
  • Danone is furious over Russia's alleged slander of its products

    The dairy giant is livid over accusations by the Russian agriculture minister.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2014
  • US to appeal COOL decision

    The World Trade Organization ruled on the issue.

    By David Oliver • Dec. 1, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    Books that food pros should read in 2015

    Here's what every food executive, food geek, or just plain foodie should have on his or her holiday list.

    By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2014
  • Another GMO potato faces fewer regulatory hurdles

    A potato variety developed by Cellectis Plant Sciences didn't have to get USDA approval.

    By Paul Conley • Nov. 26, 2014
  • Urban farming bigger, more important than previously known, says study

    The amount of land dedicated to urban farming now equals the size of the European Union.

    By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2014
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    Canada and Ireland are tops in food safety, report says

    The U.S. makes the top tier, but falls short of the standards reached by Ireland and Canada.

    By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2014
  • Coca-Cola set to debut its Fairlife premium milk

    Coke is ready for the national rollout of its high-end milk a year after purchasing the brand.

    By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2014
  • FAA drone rules would ban farm use and delivery services, report says

    The much-anticipated rules from the regulatory body may come as bad news to agricultural and food interests.

    By Paul Conley • Nov. 24, 2014
  • Friday Flavors: Tweetable recipes and LSD steak

    Every Friday we bring you some interesting reads in the food space from the past five days.

    By David Oliver • Nov. 20, 2014
  • Oregon GMO labeling vote to get recount?

    The vote earlier this month was close - but was it close enough for a recount?

    By David Oliver • Nov. 20, 2014
  • Who is sticking needles in Canada's potatoes?

    Investigators are baffled by the crime, which has spread throughout the Atlantic provinces.

    By Paul Conley • Nov. 20, 2014
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    Another Syngenta lawsuit, this time from ADM

    This marks one of Syngenta's many ongoing lawsuits.

    By David Oliver • Nov. 19, 2014