Policy: Page 91


  • 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
  • Trendline

    Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

    Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    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
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    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 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 April 8, 2014
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    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 April 1, 2014
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    New process for safe, uncooked eggs

    Radio waves may be the solution to zapping salmonella without cooking eggs.

    By 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 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 March 31, 2014
  • FDA orders Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse to cease operations

    The Seattle seafood processor was ordered to close because of confirmed Listeria monocytogenes in the facility. 

    By March 31, 2014
  • Nutriom objects to expanded FSIS recall

    It's a standoff between Nutriom and FSIS about expanding a recall of egg products issued six weeks ago. 

    By March 30, 2014
  • Raw milk sales topic of two Congressional bills

    The two proposed bills assert the right to sell raw milk between states. 

    By March 28, 2014
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    'Ag-Gag' bill proposed for Ky.

    The Kentucky bill would make filming of farm operations without the owner's consent a criminal offense.

    By March 27, 2014
  • Oscar's Smokehouse recalls cheese spreads over Listeria risk

    This contamination is linked to Parker's Farms Acquisition's recall earlier this month. 

    By March 26, 2014
  • Parkers Farm Acquisition recalls products linked to Listeria

    Parkers Farms is recalling some of its peanut butter, cheese, salsa, and spreads that are distributed nationwide after authorities discovered some samples of the products contained Listeria.

    By March 24, 2014
  • Craft beer and OSHA penalties: This week's most read content

    Both beer and food prices captured readers' attention this week, landing them in top spots in the most read content. Michelle Obama's partnership with Dannon and higher food prices were also popular. Read on for the complete list: Higher food prices on the horizon: Many food and bev...

    By Kelsey Lindsey • March 21, 2014
  • OSHA proposes $117,000 in penalties for ConAgra violations

    OSHA slaps ConAgra with a substantial fine for 13 violations. 

    By March 19, 2014
  • Organic basil recalled for Salmonella

    The basil in question was sold in Trader Joe's stores in 7 states. 

    By March 18, 2014