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East Coast port strike averted after tentative deal reached
The agreement comes a week before a previous agreement was set to expire, allaying concerns of supply chain disruptions at major shipping hubs.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Shippers urge deal to avert East Coast port strike as deadline looms
Worker contracts will expire again on Jan. 15, prompting fears of supply chain disruption acorss industries including agriculture.
By Alejandra Carranza , Philip Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams.
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Confection companies may pass higher cocoa costs on to consumers for Valentine’s Day
The price increase comes after cocoa futures doubled in late 2024, putting pressure on food makers already paying more for the commodity.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 7, 2025 -
How a new smart label tracks food’s supply chain journey
Giesecke+Devrient's peel-and-stick label can help companies address product quality and traceability issues by accounting for changes in location, temperature and package tampering.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 6, 2025 -
Post Holdings to buy potato company for undisclosed amount
The purchase of Potato Products of Idaho complements the CPG company’s existing presence in spuds through foodservice and branded items such as Bob Evans sides and Simply Potatoes.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 6, 2025 -
Retrieved from Canal de Panamá on December 18, 2024
Ocean carriers plan Panama Canal surcharges
MSC and CMA CGM will implement fees for cargo traveling through the major waterway on certain trade lanes to offset increased costs.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 3, 2025 -
Q&A
Food’s guide to shrinking the climate crisis: Q&A with Mark Easter
The researcher at Colorado State University examines the environmental impact of the U.S. food system, one crop at a time.
By David Silverberg • Jan. 2, 2025 -
Will there be another East Coast port strike in January? Experts weigh in.
Industry observers have differing views on the likelihood of a strike, which would add to the logistics hurdles shippers are already facing.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 20, 2024 -
California declares state of emergency over bird flu
The declaration will provide additional funding to support response efforts after 641 dairies had cows that tested positive for the virus.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 19, 2024 -
USDA to strengthen oversight of meat plants after listeria recalls
The Food Safety and Inspection Service said it will prioritize in-depth food safety reviews at ready-to-eat meat and poultry facilities, as well as other steps to protect public health.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2024 -
Taylor Farms invests in European fruit and vegetable processor
The North American salad giant is collaborating with Hessing after struggling with food recalls in the U.S.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 18, 2024 -
7 ways pesticide regulation changed in 2024
Herbicide bans and new application restrictions aimed at protecting farmworkers and the environment have also made it more difficult for farmers to manage crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 16, 2024 -
SNAP to drive growth in food, beverage sales throughout 2025: report
Households participating in the food assistance program spend 32% more per person compared to non-SNAP consumers, Circana data shows.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2024 -
Opinion
Where is the food tech sector headed? Cocoa and coffee alternatives provide a clue
As alternatives to commodities gain traction, companies can create opportunities for investment in both alternative and incumbent solutions, the head of climate tech at J.P. Morgan writes.
By Kelly Belcher • Dec. 12, 2024 -
How 5 states are innovating SNAP
From produce-buying incentives to in-app discounts, new pilots and programs aim to help people stretch their funds.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 11, 2024 -
Campbell’s launches regenerative agriculture pilot for potatoes with grocer Ahold Delhaize
The Stop & Shop owner has worked with some of the largest food companies to transform supply chains for well-known brands.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Truck shortages hit potato and onion markets in western US
The shortfall comes as the trucking industry rightsizes capacity in the face of lower demand.
By David Taube • Dec. 10, 2024 -
US to test national milk supply amid bird flu concerns
The federal order allows the USDA to test samples of unpasteurized milk from all farms, transporters and facilities as officials look to contain an expanding outbreak.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Mondelēz VC arm invests in cocoa-tech company Celleste Bio
The Cadbury and Toblerone maker was among the investors who participated in a $4.5 million financing round for the developer of cell-cultured cocoa.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Smithfield to sell 150K hogs in deal with Murphy Family Ventures
The agreement re-establishes the contract grower as an independent producer while further reducing the pork giant's livestock footprint.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Macadamia mania descends upon the US
The seed has grown in popularity among consumers looking for healthier snacks, with increased demands for sustainability transforming the way the crop is grown.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Dec. 6, 2024 -
EPA seeks to limit use of pesticide chlorpyrifos in food
The proposal would still allow the insecticide, which has been linked to neurodevelopmental harm in children, to be used on 11 crops.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Ahold Delhaize delays move to cage-free eggs
The grocer chain expects to fully transition to the more humane variety of the product in the U.S. by 2032 — seven years later than its previous target.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Key takeaways from COP29: a contentious finance deal, carbon markets, more
The annual climate summit also set up a “loss and damage fund” for vulnerable nations, which advocates say should prioritize agriculture.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 3, 2024 -
Record agriculture trade deficit expected to keep growing
The gap between farm imports and exports is expected to surpass $45 billion in fiscal year 2025, according to an updated USDA outlook.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 27, 2024