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Egg producers between rock and hard place on cage-free egg production, says United Egg Producers: ‘We are stuck right now, and I really do mean stuck’

While the nation’s biggest retailers, restaurants and food manufacturers have made commitments to use only cage-free eggs by 2025, they are not lining up to buy them right now, which is putting egg farmers – who need to start the costly conversion process now in order to meet these commitments...

UEP: 'Egg farmers can’t just flip a switch on December 31, 2024'

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A year of chocolate: Mintel’s new product launches database reveals American sweet-tooth trends

Holiday celebrations call for candy, especially chocolate. But while celebratory times see peak chocolate product launches and sales, the category’s performance is quite flat year-round in developed markets.

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Supplement to offer structured introduction of potential food allergens into kids' diets

The increasing prevalence of food allergies is a challenge that has opened a business opportunity for California startup Before Brands.

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New insights reveal how stevia controls blood sugar levels

How stevia controls blood sugar levels has remained a mystery until now as researchers think they have unravelled the natural, no-calorie sweetener's action that results in its observed health benefits.

The acquisition of WhiteWave by Danone has been finalized.

Danone completes acquisition of WhiteWave to create DanoneWave

Danone has completed its acquisition of WhiteWave.

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Researchers develop Salmonella detection tool for powdered dairy products

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Researchers in China have developed an effective Salmonella detection method for powdered infant formula. Pic:©iStock/Kitthanes

ANSES: We can’t challenge EFSA’s opinion on titanium dioxide (yet) but industry should find replacements

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Greek yogurt

‘Don’t turn off your cell phone,’ and 6 other tips for success from Chobani CEO Ulukaya

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Whole grains

School nutrition standards under fire again, threshold for free, reduced meals increased

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Energy drinks and shots

The brothers behind Sunniva Super Coffee tap into student demand for more energy

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Fancy Food Show

The Good Bean: ‘We want to make bean nutrition accessible, delicious and affordable’

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Dietary Guidelines 2015

KIND CEO launches Feed the Truth to shine light on food policy research funding & influence

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IFT Show

Gluten-free products are evolving to be more nutritious, flavorful, Firebird Artisan Mills says

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Nutrition Facts

Potential new head of FDA could postpone Nutrition Facts label changes if confirmed

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Sugar reduction

C-store sales hit record high, partial credit goes to healthier food and beverage options

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Healthy snacking

GALLERY: Trendspotting at CHFA West, from barley couscous to seaweed pesto

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Entrepreneurs to watch

GALLERY: Trendspotting at CHFA West, from barley couscous to seaweed pesto

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FOOD VISION USA

Food & beverage entrepreneurs to watch: From American Ostrich Farms to Primal Kitchen

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Expo West

Cissé Cocoa Co. leverages purchasing power for social good

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Healthy & Natural

Clean label product launches secure spots in IRI’s ‘Most Successful Brands’ list

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Clean label

Arctic Zero’s new social media video campaign shows how ‘clean label’ is more than just ‘free-from’

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The Trump administration

Lack of political will, stereotypes about SNAP beneficiaries hold back legislative efforts to end hunger

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Sustainable sourcing

Crickets aren't the only game in town when it comes to edible insects, says Hargol FoodTech

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Food labeling and marketing

School nutrition standards under fire again, threshold for free, reduced meals increased

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Natural claims

Spindrift CEO: 'We have all the makings of a brand that can be disruptive'

The obesity problem

Allulose could change the sugar reduction game... if labeling rules are changed, says Tate & Lyle

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The GM debate

Synbio ingredients have vast market penetration, new list shows

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Trendspotter

GALLERY: Trendspotting at CHFA West, from barley couscous to seaweed pesto

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Natural sweeteners

New insights reveal how stevia controls blood sugar levels

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Organics

GALLERY: Trendspotting at CHFA West, from barley couscous to seaweed pesto

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Food safety

Dead bat in packaged Fresh Express salad sold at Walmart

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Gluten free

Canyon Bakehouse braces for wider gluten-free acceptance with ‘wider’-sized loaves

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Sodium reduction

School nutrition standards under fire again, threshold for free, reduced meals increased

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GMO Labeling

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Emerging class action litigation targets

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Health & Wellness

Supplement to offer structured introduction of potential food allergens into kids' diets

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Social Media

A Tale of Two Campaigns: What food and beverage marketers can learn from Pepsi’s mishap

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SPOTLIGHT

Lack of political will, stereotypes about SNAP beneficiaries hold back legislative efforts to end hunger

Spindrift CEO: 'We have all the makings of a brand that can be disruptive'

Whole Foods must re-engineer its 'suboptimal and cost disadvantaged procurement and distribution strategy,' say activist investors

Health Canada proposes ban on partially hydrogenated oils

Sunrise Strategic Partners invests in Vital Farms: 'When consumers understand what cage-free really means, they'll switch to pa...

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Clean label 2.0 and other top marketing strategies for natural products

Manufacturers walk tightrope between demand for natural products and greenwashing allegations

School nutrition standards under fire again, threshold for free, reduced meals increased

Glyphosate to join Proposition 65 list

Crickets aren't the only game in town when it comes to edible insects, says Hargol FoodTech

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