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Slaughterhouse staff indicted for selling meat from cancerous cows
Nestle was among the companies that had inadvertently bought meat from the diseased animals.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Tyson is focus of criminal probe by EPA
At issue are the circumstances surrounding a chemical leak in Missouri that killed more than 100,000 fish.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 20, 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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Heinz recalls infant food in China following lead contamination scare
The company has recalled four batches of infant cereal after a food watchdog group found toxic levels of lead in the product.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 interesting intellectual property lawsuits worth noting
Recent years have seen slew of lawsuits alleging the misuse of mascots, symbols, and packaging in the food industry.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 18, 2014 -
China bans pork imports from some US processors
China has banned pork imports from U.S. facilities that use ractopamine, a controversial feed additive.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Supervalu investigating possible credit card hack
The owner of 3,300 supermarkets says its unclear how many customers may be affected.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Four things you should know about ag drones
The agricultural world is buzzing about the the tiny, flying machines known as agricultural drones. But the reality doesn't match the hype .... at least not yet.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 14, 2014 -
Genetically 'edited' fruit may be an answer to consumers' GMO woes
Researchers say that new techniques that tweak existing genes in food may be more acceptable to consumers than genetically modified food.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 14, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Growing food in places where it should be impossible
New techniques are letting farmers and scientists grow food in places that are miles (even planets) away from a Midwestern corn field.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 12, 2014 -
USDA
Michelle Obama gets support from retired admirals, generals in school-lunch battle
The organization known as "Mission: Readiness" allies itself with the first lady.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 12, 2014 -
Former plant manager testifies in peanut salmonella trial
The trial investigating a salmonella outbreak at the Peanut Corporation of America is giving jurors, and consumers, a look at the vulnerabilities of the food-safety system.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 11, 2014 -
Missouri voters approve 'right to farm' law by slim margin
Initial results show a painfully close battle over the controversial amendment to the state constitution.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 6, 2014 -
OSHA finds multiple safety violations at AB InBev factory
Federal inspectors found eight violations related to anhydrous ammonia at the brewer's plant in Columbus, OH.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 6, 2014 -
Missouri to vote on controversial 'right to farm' law
Voters in Missouri are heading to the polls today to weigh in on a proposal to exempt agribusiness from future regulation.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 5, 2014 -
USDA
USDA issues new rules on poultry inspection
The final rules drew varied responses from health activists and the industry.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Coca-Cola looks to revamp soda's image
In a new magazine article, senior VP Sandy Douglas talks about the negative health risks associated with soda -- and what Coke is doing to combat these concerns.
By Paul Conley • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Ruling says FDA isn't required to hold hearings on antibiotics in livestock
A federal appeals court decided not to force the regulator to examine the use of antibiotics in open hearings.
By Paul Conley • July 28, 2014 -
Syngenta posts drop in profit on cold weather woes in North America
The crop-protection and GMO seed company said net profit fell 1% in the first half of the year.
By Paul Conley • July 23, 2014 -
Wawona stone fruit recall expands to Canada over listeria concerns
The company has expanded its recall to Canada, as retailers such as Trader Joe's and Sam's Club pull the fruit from shelves.
By Paul Conley • July 23, 2014 -
USDA moves closer to allowing apple imports from China
New rules outlined by the regulator would allow shipments from regions free of the Oriental fruit fly.
By Paul Conley • July 21, 2014 -
Court puts Danone's suit against Fonterra on hold
New Zealand's High Court issued a stay in the baby-formula recall case, pending the results of a related case in Singapore.
By Paul Conley • July 18, 2014 -
Proposed USDA rule requires strict traceability records for ground beef
The rule is aimed at preventing foodborne illness outbreaks, but imposes new burdens on retailers.
By Paul Conley • July 17, 2014 -
Cargill bans growth-promoting antibiotics in turkeys
The meat processor will become the first major company to remove the antibiotics from turkeys in its supply chain.
By Paul Conley • July 16, 2014 -
Coca-Cola investigates claim that bottled water sickened soldiers
U.S. military personnel at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan have been warned not to drink Kinley water.
By Paul Conley • July 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five food brands that would make any Easterner nostalgic
Not every great brand has, or even wants, a national distribution network. Some of the best food and drinks in America stay close to home.
By Paul Conley • July 14, 2014
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