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FDA proposes detailed traceability standards for food likely to be contaminated
Published in the Federal Register this week, the rule would establish a single method for tracing items, which could help stop foodborne illness outbreaks.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 22, 2020 -
Opinion
Why the food supply chain needs a technology makeover
The pandemic shows that the methods that have been used are outdated. Rob Bailey of BackboneAI explains how to design a system that moves foods more smoothly.
By Rob Bailey • Sept. 21, 2020 -
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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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Lawsuit claims Oklahoma's plant-based labeling law violates First Amendment rights
Upton's Naturals and the Plant Based Foods Association have teamed up again to battle legislation, this time arguing against a requirement for a disclaimer on labels that is the same size as the brand's name.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 17, 2020 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on May 07, 2020
Report: Big Food uses the pandemic to push unhealthy items
The NCD Alliance and Spectrum Consortium say these companies put consumers at greater risk for COVID-19 by marketing items that could lead to obesity and other health concerns.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 14, 2020 -
USDA. (2017). Retrieved from Flickr.
JBS gets $15,615 OSHA fine for fatal coronavirus outbreak
While the meat processor is saying the citation is without merit, critics are calling it "measly" and offensive to the six workers who died.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 14, 2020 -
Smithfield settles with OSHA over COVID-19 outbreak
The pork processing giant will pay a $13,494 fine and create a team of experts to develop health-preparedness training for workers.
By Lillianna Byington • Updated Nov. 16, 2021 -
New USDA rules modernize egg product inspection
The regulations, which will be published in the Federal Register this week, remove full-time government inspectors from these factories.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Consumer trends shifting toward health and wellness, ADM finds
The pandemic has made more people interested in foods that benefit their immunity, metabolism and mental state, as well as solidified the plant-based sector, according to research from the ingredients giant.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 3, 2020 -
Miyoko's Creamery mostly victorious in plant-based butter labeling lawsuit
A judge ruled the California company does not confuse consumers by using language that is often associated with dairy products.
By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Aug. 12, 2021 -
Egg price gouging case against Cal-Maine dismissed in Texas
The egg producer's successful motion to dismiss the case cited both the state and U.S. Constitutions. It could be trouble for a similar lawsuit in New York.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 19, 2020 -
PureCircle fined $575,000 for using prison labor for imported stevia
The sweetener producer denies wrongdoing, but the real question may be how this impacts Ingredion, which acquired a controlling stake in the company last month.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Courtesy of Tyson Foods
Government and industry form alliance to protect meatpacking workers
The agreement between the Department of Labor and the North American Meat Institute is being heavily criticized by unions that fear it only gives companies more power.
By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 17, 2020 -
New York accuses Hillandale Farms of egg price gouging
Early in the pandemic, the state said the producer made $4 million in two months from unlawful price increases, charging up to four times the price at the beginning of the year.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Aug. 12, 2020 -
Lawsuit challenges California's ban on soda taxes
The plaintiffs argue the law prohibiting cities from enacting them until 2031 is illegal because it curtails local governments’ ability to raise funds for public services.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 11, 2020 -
Proposed rules aim to prevent organic fraud and strengthen regulations
In the 20 years since the initial standards were written, the segment has grown substantially, with more complex supply chains and sales worth over $50 billion last year.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Pomeroy, Erica. (2013). "On the Road with Mike Taylor" [photograph]. Retrieved from U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Contaminated onions linked to more than 1,400 illnesses in the US and Canada
Thomson International voluntarily recalled all varieties of the vegetable, which was shipped to all 50 states and has sickened consumers in most of them.
By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Sept. 8, 2020 -
FDA grants Ocean Spray qualified health claim for its cranberry juice
The company can label some products to indicate a relationship between their consmption and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020 -
(2018). [illustration]. Retrieved from US Department of Agriculture.
GMO labeling advocates sue USDA to strengthen disclosure law
Four years after President Obama signed the bill, the group of plaintiffs want it replaced with something they say will provide more transparency to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • July 30, 2020 -
Courtesy of Tyson Foods
USDA faces lawsuit and legislation over increased line speeds at meat plants
Sen. Cory Booker introduced the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act the same day that the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union filed a federal complaint on the same issue.
By Lillianna Byington • July 29, 2020 -
Retrieved from General Mills on July 29, 2020
Pillsbury reformulates cookie dough to be safely eaten raw
By the end of the summer, all of General Mills' refrigerated products on grocery shelves will be made with heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs.
By Megan Poinski • July 29, 2020 -
Opinion
Building brand loyalty to last beyond the pandemic
From being authentic to doing things that help the greater good, Louise Pollock at Pollock Communications says companies need to find ways to stay relevant with consumers during these unprecedented times.
By Louise Pollock • July 27, 2020 -
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Ready, Set, Food gets $3M in funding led by Danone's VC unit
The investment will be used by the upstart to help prevent babies from developing severe food allergies to peanut, egg and milk.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 22, 2020 -
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Startup FoodID develops test for 95% of the most common antibiotics
The company, co-founded by Bill Niman, hopes to bring more transparency with its adulterant test and label claim authentication for beef, pork and poultry.
By Lillianna Byington • July 21, 2020 -
Dietary Guidelines scientific report could deliver a plant-based policy win
The document, which will be used by the federal government for the new official guidelines for a healthy diet, encourages more consumption of fruits and vegetables, and less red meat, alcohol and sugar.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2020 -
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'Cell-based' seafood is the preferred term for consumers, research shows
In a study funded by BlueNalu, more than 3,000 consumers were shown different terminology. This one scored the best on accuracy and willingness to purchase.
By Megan Poinski • July 15, 2020
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