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Pocket scanner reads chemical makeup of food, drinks
The tiny device can measure fat, calories, chemical composition, and more.
By Paul Conley • May 5, 2014 -
Powerade drops ingredient following teen's petition
The move by parent Coca-Cola is similar to one by PepsiCo's Gatorade last year.
By Paul Conley • May 5, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 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.
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Natural Grocers pulls all dairy products produced by confined animals
The natural foods chain takes a stance for pasture-based dairy production.
By Paul Conley • May 2, 2014 -
Tornadoes devastate MS poultry farms, Tyson assists in clean up
The twisters that tore through Mississippi brought havoc to the poultry industry.
By Paul Conley • May 2, 2014 -
China OKs Fonterra exports; Dannone buys New Zealand milk factories
The moves follow in the wake of the massive, global "false alarm" recall of infant formula in August 2013.
By Paul Conley • May 1, 2014 -
Electrical fire kills 37,000 chickens at PA facility
The birds were owned by poultry processor Bell & Evans.
By Paul Conley • April 30, 2014 -
US apple, pear exports to Europe threatened by chemical ban
The E.U.'s reduction of allowable levels of DPA is bad news for exporters.
By Paul Conley • April 29, 2014 -
Vermont passes GMO label law
Vermont's Governor says he will sign the bill that would make the label requirement the first such law in the nation.
By Paul Conley • April 28, 2014 -
Chiquita asks court to dismiss terrorism lawsuits
The produce company wants a court to dismiss lawsuits tied to civil war deaths in Columbia.
By Paul Conley • April 25, 2014 -
Sriracha battle enters new stage as protesters, politicians weigh in
The legal and public-relations battle over Sriracha hot sauce is attracting new players, and new levels of anger.
By Paul Conley • April 25, 2014 -
Food poisoning hits Food Safety Summit attendees
At least four attendees at the recent conference say they became violently ill.
By Paul Conley • April 23, 2014 -
Federal regulators grant, then reverse, approval of powdered alcohol
The Web was abuzz yesterday with news that federal regulators had approved the controversial product. Now it's abuzz with news that regulators say it was all a mistake.
By Paul Conley • April 22, 2014 -
Bacon, beef top list of fastest-rising food prices
The price of some food items are growing by double-digits as disease and weather hurt production.
By Paul Conley • April 21, 2014 -
USDA to require tracking of fast-spreading pig virus
The decision comes after millions of piglets have already succumbed to the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus.
By Paul Conley • April 21, 2014 -
Meat industry groups to merge
The American Meat Institute and the North American Meat Association have agreed to combine.
By Paul Conley • April 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Get to know these two food safety hazards
Both cyclospora and radiological hazards are two food safety risks worth looking into.
By Kelsey Lindsey • April 16, 2014 -
Danone says sales fell in first quarter
The dairy giant cited currency woes and higher milk prices as chief causes for the drop.
By Paul Conley • April 16, 2014 -
Colleges turn to online offerings in food science, business
For students interested in the food industry, the online world now offers loads of learning opportunities.
By Paul Conley • April 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Got (raw) milk?
Should the law allow raw milk sales or prevent them for the sake of public safety?
By Ariella Brown • April 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Truthful transparency: How social media can help during times of crisis
Four social media experts gathered at the Food Safety Summit to show how social media can help maintain consumer trust in times of outrage.
By Kelsey Lindsey • April 10, 2014 -
Listeria to be test case for decoding germ DNA
Disease detectives are using technology in a new program that decodes the DNA of potentially deadly bacteria and viruses.
By Ariella Brown • April 8, 2014 -
Beer industry groups ask FDA to reconsider classification
Brewers have asked the FDA for exemption to a proposed animal feed rule that would subject them to further regulation.
By Ariella Brown • April 1, 2014 -
New process for safe, uncooked eggs
Radio waves may be the solution to zapping salmonella without cooking eggs.
By Ariella Brown • April 1, 2014 -
Country-of-origin meat labels upheld by court
Meats will have to retain labels that let consumers know where the animals are sourced and processed.
By Ariella Brown • March 31, 2014 -
Dairy industry voices opposition to raw milk sales
The IDFA and NMPF argue that raw milk represents a serious public health hazard.
By Ariella Brown • March 31, 2014
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