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  • Anheuser-Busch, MillerCoors post ingredients for first time

    The two beer giants disclosed what's inside their brews following complaints from the "Food Babe" blogger.

    By Paul Conley • June 13, 2014
  • Missouri regulators begin actions against Tyson for toxic spill

    The state's Department of Natural Resources filed a notice of violation against the food company for its assumed role in a toxic spill.

    By Paul Conley • June 12, 2014
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    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. 

    By Food Dive staff
  • Deep Dive

    Chew on this: The battle to find a new sweetener for gum and mints

    The gum and mint industry is facing some serious problems, particularly around the use of artificial ingredients. But recent breakthroughs suggest progress is possible.

    By Paul Conley • June 5, 2014
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    New York City soda ban goes to court

    The state's highest court began hearing arguments over the proposed ban of large sugary drink sales in New York City's retail establishments. 

    By Paul Conley • June 5, 2014
  • Foster Farms sues Orkin over cockroaches

    The poultry processor says failures by the pest control company forced it to shut down operations for three days.

    By Paul Conley • June 4, 2014
  • Sunny Delight brings energy drink to test markets

    Unlike many rivals in the energy drink market, SunnyD X is caffeine-free.

    By Paul Conley • June 3, 2014
  • Malaysian authorities clear Cadbury in pig DNA scandal

    New tests do not show evidence of contamination in contested chocolates, contradicting earlier test results.

    By Paul Conley • June 2, 2014
  • Indonesia testing Cadbury chocolates after pig DNA scandal

    Officials from the nation, which has the world's largest Muslim population, said they will test to ensure Cadbury products meet halal standards.

    By Paul Conley • May 30, 2014
  • Tyson accidents blamed for two environmental mishaps

    Blunders at plants in North Carolina and Missouri caused problems in nearby water systems.

    By Paul Conley • May 29, 2014
  • Australian farmer loses landmark suit on GMO contamination

    The farmer lost organic status after GM seeds had spread to his land from a neighbor's farm.

    By Paul Conley • May 28, 2014
  • Cadbury faces boycott after pork DNA found in chocolate

    Muslim groups call for a boycott of the company following a recall of contaminated candy bars.

    By Paul Conley • May 27, 2014
  • E. coli outbreak linked to sprouts; grower won't issue a recall

    The owner of Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC wants proof before he'll recall his product.

    By Paul Conley • May 23, 2014
  • Hormel scales back pork production due to pig virus

    The meat processor moves to four day work weeks at its Nebraska plant. 

    By Paul Conley • May 22, 2014
  • Kraft recalls 1.2 million cases of cottage cheese over spoilage worries

    The recall covers a slew of cottage cheese brands made by the company. 

    By Paul Conley • May 19, 2014
  • Trade association: US organic sales up 11.5% in 2013

    Organic food is now a $35 billion a year industry in the United States.

    By Paul Conley • May 19, 2014
  • Oregon group pushes to put GMO label rule on ballot

    The move comes despite losses in the voting booth by anti-GMO forces in Washington and California.

    By Paul Conley • May 16, 2014
  • Frozen food industry launches first national TV ad

    The campaign is funded by some of the biggest players in the American food business.

    By Paul Conley • May 14, 2014
  • Texas lawmakers look to woo Sriracha maker

    A delegation from the Lone Star state visited the company's controversial hot sauce plant in Irwindale, CA. 

    By Paul Conley • May 14, 2014
  • CA citrus moves one step closer to China

    Chinese authorities have agreed to a safety protocol allowing exports from the state for the first time since April 2013.

    By Paul Conley • May 12, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    Five rising food prices to keep an eye on

    There seems to be no end in sight to price increases for these products.

    By Paul Conley • May 9, 2014
  • 'Fed Up' documentary blasting food industry opens today

    The controversial film from the makers of "An Inconvenient Truth" takes on the food industry.

    By Paul Conley • May 9, 2014
  • Kashi settles 'all natural' lawsuit for $5m

    Kellogg's Kashi unit is the latest company to back away from claims about the use of "natural" ingredients.

    By Paul Conley • May 8, 2014
  • Former peanut executive pleads guilty in salmonella case

    The case involves the 2008-2009 outbreak that killed nine people.

    By Paul Conley • May 8, 2014
  • Energy, sports drinks linked to cigarette smoking, other negative behaviors

    Researchers have shown a link between the consumption of energy and sports drinks by teens and some undesirable behaviors.

    By Paul Conley • May 7, 2014
  • Coca-Cola, Pepsi to drop BVO from all products

    The two drink powerhouses issued separate statements suggesting that the days are numbered for the controversial ingredient.

    By Paul Conley • May 6, 2014