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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 -
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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 -
Study: Organic food has more antioxidants, fewer pesticides
The results of the research contain good news for the organic industry, but perhaps not as good as it could have been.
By Paul Conley • July 14, 2014 -
Coca-Cola offers smog hazard pay to expat employees in China
The soft-drink giant is offering hardship allowances to employees who must brave China's polluted air.
By Paul Conley • July 10, 2014 -
Hain Celestial redesigns Dream packaging to reflect non-GMO
The redesigned Tetra Pak cartons give prominent display to the brand's new Non-GMO Project verification.
By Paul Conley • July 10, 2014 -
Chicken breeder discusses rooster fertility problem
The genetic disorder, which can't be explained by scientists, is reducing the supply of chicks and pushing up the price for chicken.
By Paul Conley • July 10, 2014 -
Soda tax fight comes to California cities
San Francisco and Berkeley are the new front lines in the battle over soda taxes.
By Paul Conley • July 9, 2014 -
Congresswomen urge USDA to shut down Foster Farms after Salmonella outbreak
621 people have been sickened with Salmonella from Foster Farm's chicken products since July 2.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Four recent tech innovations with implications well beyond the food industry
Technology has changed the food industry, and now food technology is changing the world. Here's a look at four food-technology developments with significant potential outside the industry.
By Paul Conley • July 7, 2014 -
Environmentalists identify new threat from pig virus epidemic
They are concerned that the carcasses of animals killed by the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus pose a threat to human health.
By Paul Conley • July 7, 2014 -
Foster Farms recalls chicken as USDA ties it to salmonella outbreak
The move is linked to an outbreak that began last year that has sickened hundreds of people across the nation.
By Paul Conley • July 7, 2014 -
US and Korea sign organic trade pact
The deal opens the way for processors in both countries to sell across borders, effectively ending a ban on exports to Korea that has been in place since January.
By Paul Conley • July 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Five false-advertising lawsuits worth noting
Advertising isn't always entirely truthful. Here, a look at some of the more outlandish claims in food/beverage advertising, and the lawsuits that ensued.
By Paul Conley • July 1, 2014 -
Toshiba to grow vegetables in 'plant factory'
The electronics giant has started production of plants in a new "ultra-clean" environment.
By Paul Conley • June 27, 2014 -
USDA predicts rise in fruit prices
The government's latest forecast is bleaker than previous estimates, and blames both disease and weather woes for the price spike.
By Paul Conley • June 27, 2014 -
New sensor said to detect Listeria on surfaces
The Biolisme project could make it much easier for the food industry to prevent outbreaks of the foodborne illness.
By Paul Conley • June 26, 2014 -
Monsanto reports 6% drop in earnings
The world's largest seed producer also announced a $10 billion stock-buyback plan.
By Paul Conley • June 26, 2014
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