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Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Snapple commit to reducing calories consumed by 20%
The pledge is the latest move by the industry to address its role in America's obesity crisis.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 24, 2014 -
USDA
Tomato growers lose lawsuit against FDA
Growers in Florida sued after the regulatory agency issued a false-alarm over salmonella.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 23, 2014 -
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Tate & Lyle warns on profit, again
The ingredients maker cited supply-chain problems and competition for its Splenda sweetener as causes for lower profit.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 23, 2014 -
PepsiCo pledges to eliminate HFCs in equipment
The soft drink giant said it will phase out the use of vending machines and fountain dispensers that use hydroflourocarbons to cool beverages.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Executives found guilty in peanut salmonella trial
All three executives on trial were found guilty in connection with an outbreak that killed nine people and sickened hundreds.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 22, 2014 -
Research finds artificial sweeteners could raise blood sugar
A new report suggests that the sweeteners may contribute to diabetes and obesity.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Danone: Still hurting from false-alarm recall
The French dairy giant estimates that it will take 18 months for its infant formula brand to recover.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Cargill sues Syngnenta over shipments of GMO corn
The unusual lawsuit pits two well-known backers of genetically modified foods against each other in a fight over stewardship.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Distillery cats get their moment in the spotlight
The previously unsung heroes of the whiskey-making process — felines who kill mice — are attracting media attention.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Defense rests after an hour in peanut salmonella trial
Lawyers for two of the three defendants chose not to present a defense at all.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Court rules ConAgra not liable for harmful explosion
The decision reverses an earlier ruling that said ConAgra must pay part of $180 million for an incident that injured three workers.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Gaza, Ebola, ISIS and Ukraine: How four global crises are hurting businesses
In a global economy, these crises are increasingly risks to the world's major food and beverage companies.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Former Anheuser-Busch exec back in court in sexism lawsuit
Attorneys for Francine Katz, who is accusing the brewer of gender bias, told a judge in St. Louis that a previous trial was tainted by legal errors.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 5, 2014 -
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Chobani hires ex-advisor to Michelle Obama's anti-obesity initiative
Dr. Robert Post joins the Greek yogurt maker as senior director for nutrition and regulatory affairs.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
KKR cashes out stake in Chinese dairy
The deal comes amidst soaring sales for China Modern Dairy.
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Danone names new CEO; Riboud to remain as chair
But will the move be the sort of game-changer that the market is demanding of the struggling yogurt-maker?
By Paul Conley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
FDA
Food manufacturers disclose chemical info to FDA
The move by the Grocery Manufacturers Association comes as pressure builds for transparency in ingredients.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 28, 2014 -
ConAgra braces for criminal charges in tainted peanut butter case
The Department of Justice seems to be poised to bring charges against the company in connection with a 2006 salmonella outbreak.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Scientists create 'self-destructing' fruit fly
The genetically modified insect could prove valuable in the battle to protect crops.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
India asks Pepsi to reduce sugar levels in soda
India also requested PepsiCo's help in developing healthier lunches for schoolchildren.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Fonterra will return to China with $555M expansion
The New Zealand dairy producer is partnering with Chinese infant formula manufacturer Beingmate.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Napa winemakers assess damage after earthquake
A magnitude-6 earthquake hit the popular Napa winemaking region on Sunday, impacting many.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Inclusion Technologies buys assets of defunct AnaCon Foods
Included in the deal is a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Atchison, KS.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Study links instant noodles to health risks
Research from Baylor University shows that ramen consumption is tied to metabolic syndrome in some female South Koreans.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 22, 2014 -
WhiteWave to yank carrageenan from Horizon, Silk brands
The move comes after the company received multiple complaints about the ingredient's safety from consumers and activists.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014
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