Unlabeled produce earns ‘halo effect’ under new GMO-labeling laws

Outbreak investigation of Cyclospora linked to bagged salads June 24, 2020

The FDA, along with the CDC and state and local partners, continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections potentially linked to Aldi, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco grocery store brand “garden salads” containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and carrots.

Organic food sales hit $50 billion in 2019 June 10, 2020

According to the 2020 Organic Industry Survey released by the Organic Trade Association, U.S. organic food sales hit $50.1 billion, up 4.6% from the previous year.

UK children ate fewer fruits, veggies during COVID-19 lockdown June 8, 2020

In a study conducted by Northumbria University’s Healthy Living Lab, around half of UK children who received free school meal vouchers are reporting a significant drop in their intake of fruit and vegetables since schools closed in March.

Sugar Association files a petition with the FDA to alter sweetener labeling June 4, 2020

The Sugar Association, representing 142,000 sugar beet and cane growers, processors, and refiners in the United States, has filed a U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Citizen Petition asking the agency to require complete and accurate labeling of low- and no-calorie sweeteners on food packages.

Apeel Sciences receives $250 million in financing May 26, 2020

Startup company Apeel Sciences has announced $250 million in new financing led by GIC.