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Egg wars and Chobani's snub: The week's most read food news
How big do you think these problems will get? They're already the week's most read news posts on Food Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 20, 2013 -
97% of chicken is contaminated, according to Consumer Reports
The magazine has published a study suggesting chicken meat is often covered with harmful bacteria.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 20, 2013 -
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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FDA delays new food-safety regs to appease farmers
The FDA says it will revise the standards proposed in the Food Safety Modernization Act—further delaying the implementation of the 2011 law.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 20, 2013 -
Whole Foods dumps Chobani, citing concerns over GMOs
The move is likely to rattle the company that drove the early growth in the Greek yogurt space.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 19, 2013 -
MIT researchers develop non-stick ketchup bottle
If the new bottle passes safety testing, it could bring condiments to consumers faster than Heinz's current 0.028 miles per hour.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Federal judge throws out Monster's San Francisco lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by the energy drinks maker in an attempt to block legal action by City Attorney Dennis Herrera.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Colo. meat company's recall expands beyond initial 90K pounds
Unsanitary conditions, including "rodent activity," are to blame.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2013 -
Analyst: Coke best positioned to leave diet soda slump on top
Overall brand dominance and a recent report on the health effects of aspartame play in Coke's favor.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2013 -
FDA takes steps to phase out antibiotic use in meat
Regulators want to limit use in animals as a way to prevent antibiotic resistance in humans.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 12, 2013 -
Dr. Pepper's BioViper odor reportedly sickened Houston investigator
The sewage-like stench prompted complaints from local residents, but has it been fixed?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 10, 2013 -
Food Marketing Institute endorses food-safety system ReposiTrak
The endorsement is a big win for ReposiTrak and the technology of the Park City Group.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2013 -
Tyson takes steps to reduce cruelty, will require third-party audits of animal welfare
Tyson told cattle producers in Iowa that they must meet new standards by next year.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 10, 2013 -
Explosion rocks Kan. baking-ingredient plant; three injured
Three workers were injured in an explosion at the Corbion Caravan plant in Kansas City.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Diet soda sales plunge—again
The latest data show a growing distaste for soft drinks, particularly the low- and zero-calorie varieties.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Feds dump food safety plan for leafy greens
The USDA has decided to wait for FSMA and dropped plans for the so-called National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 6, 2013 -
General Mills sued by Minneapolis homeowners over chemical in soil from decades ago
High levels of trichloroethylene have been found beneath homes near the former site of a General Mills research facility.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 6, 2013 -
FDA says Idaho knew about Chobani problems ahead of recall
Idaho officials, meanwhile, dispute that this was the case.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 5, 2013 -
CDC singles out foodservice-data reporting, restaurant workers for foodborne illnesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention want better workers and more data.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2013 -
Monster fires back at study linking energy drinks to increased heart rates
Materials accompanying the study cite concerns over adverse health effects, especially for young people.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2013 -
Russian vodka prices to rise, thanks to high consumption
Russia hopes the price hike will reduce alcohol-related deaths.
By Paul Conley • Dec. 3, 2013 -
Sriracha plant ordered to partially shut down in California
Huy Fong won't have to close its production facility, but it will have to halt some operations.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2013 -
Food scientist claims FDA took safety software tech
FoodQuestTQ's John Hnatio says a tool offered online by the federal agency was created using his trade secrets.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 food industry trends you need to watch in 2014
What's going to happen to the food industry in 2014? We don't know for sure, but we recommend watching these developments closely.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013 -
Uruguay sends first shipment of citrus to U.S., ending years of battle
The first shipment of Uruguayan produce to the U.S. arrived at the Port of Philadelphia.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013 -
Jensen Farms gives control of lawsuit against Primus Labs to listeria victims
The unusual move, which could open the third-party safety auditor to wider damages, shocked the produce industry.
By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013
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