Injury rate in US poultry sector at all-time low
The rate of non-fatal workplace injuries sustained by Americans employed in the US poultry sector is now at the lowest point since 1994.
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Q4 comps down 2.6% at Whole Foods: 'We are not participating in a race to the bottom'
Whole Foods is dropping its co-CEO structure, with John Mackey to take over as sole CEO at the end of the year, said the retailer, which posted a 2.6% decline in same store sales in the fourth-quarter and a 4.2% drop in traffic.
Lawsuits an 'ill-advised attempt to make an end-run around FDA rules'
Kellogg, Post & General Mills urge courts to toss ‘meritless’ sugar lawsuits
Kellogg, General Mills and Post Foods have urged the courts to ditch high-profile lawsuits over the sugar content in their cereals, on the grounds that their claims are pre-empted by federal law and that no reasonable consumer would find their labels to...
Americans are buying fewer beverages, but what purchases do they still make?
The number of purchased beverages per person in the US is down, but Americans are still choosing to spend their money on coffee, soft drinks, iced tea, or bottled water when they do buy beverages, according to a recent report by market research firm NPD...
Growth of global food sales slows to 10-year low, but hot spots could turn around trend, Euromonitor data shows
Growth in the global food industry has slowed to its lowest level in more than a decade to a dismal 1.1% in 2016, but there are a few bright spots that promise improved future growth, according to new data from Euromonitor International.
Mr. Mak's quest to bring an ancient Chinese medicine drink into more American homes
It takes three hours to simmer a traditional Chinese bao, or plant broth. Based in New York City’s Chinatown, Mr. Mak’s wants to be a convenience solution for Asian-American households that grew up drinking it, and an approachable entry point for a wider...
Upcoming vote on organic certification of hydroponics stokes emotions, has far-reaching impact
Mere weeks before the National Organic Standards Board is expected to vote on a recommendation to allow hydroponically grown food to qualify as organic, the Cornucopia Institute filed a formal legal complaint with USDA outlining why they should not be...
Tolerant Foods poised to be top contender in legume pasta category
The seven-person company is making big strides in a young but rapidly growing category, establishing itself as one of the ‘Best for the World’ food items according to research company HowGood’s criteria.