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    China prevents US poultry, eggs imports, citing avian flu

    From January to November 2014, the U.S. exported 239.768 million pounds of poultry to China.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 13, 2015
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    Five leaders of the food incubator craze

    Got an idea for a food business? Here are the places that can help you with funding and, perhaps more importantly, access to a commercial kitchen.

    By Paul Conley • Jan. 12, 2015
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    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.

    By Food Dive staff
  • Janey Thornton, USDA food and nutrition official, retires

    Thornton advocated more fresh produce for children's school lunches.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 12, 2015
  • Regulation approval delays mandatory meat packaging labels until 2018

    There is a safety concern regarding foodborne illnesses.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 7, 2015
  • US removes ban on Irish beef imports

    The change in policy opens the door after a nearly 16-year ban on meat from the Emerald Isle.

    By Paul Conley • Jan. 5, 2015
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    We asked, you answered: Food industry predictions for 2015

    Members of the industry weigh in on what's to come this year.

    By David Oliver • Jan. 5, 2015
  • More needles found in Canadian potatoes

    The bizarre crime has baffled investigators for months,

    By Paul Conley • Jan. 4, 2015
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    OSHA clears Kellogg, but fines JBS in worker deaths

    JBS told the regulatory agency it will appeal the ruling.

    By Paul Conley • Jan. 4, 2015
  • Keurig signals recall on millions of coffee makers

    Around 7.2 million machines are being recalled.

    By David Oliver • Dec. 23, 2014
  • Listeria outbreak tied to caramel apples kills five

    Twenty-eight people in 10 states have been infected by the disease.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 22, 2014
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    Food Dive's most popular industry stories of 2014

    Out of all the stories we published in 2014, what did you click on most?

    By David Oliver • Dec. 19, 2014
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    Hawaii County Council votes to appeal GMO ruling

    The 5-4 vote highlights how close the split is over engineered food in Hawaii.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 19, 2014
  • Syngenta drops lawsuit against Bunge in GMO corn dispute

    The move comes as speculation builds that China will open its borders to imports of Syngenta's Viptera strain, which it reportedly has now approved.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 18, 2014
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    Powdered alcohol debate rages on

    Palcohol is drudging up underage drinking concerns, according to the Associated Press.

    By David Oliver • Dec. 17, 2014
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    Four new CEOs with their work cut out for them in 2015

    It's good to be the boss - unless, perhaps, you're at the helm of a company facing tremendous challenges.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 17, 2014
  • China approves Syngenta's Viptera corn, reports say

    There's no official word from the company or regulators, but Bloomberg and Agri-Pulse say imports have been approved.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 17, 2014
  • Hawaii County council eyes appeal of GMO lawsuit

    The move comes soon after a judge ruled that state law superseded the county's new ban on GMO agriculture.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 17, 2014
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    Is China lifting ban on GMO corn strand?

    The Chinese government says the Ministry of Agriculture is approving removal of the imports ban, according to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 16, 2014
  • Dole triumphs in 'natural' lawsuit, judge dismisses case

    A federal judge has thrown out a "natural" label lawsuit against the produce giant.

    By Paul Conley • Dec. 15, 2014
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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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    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