Key Takeaways: Wildtype and Upside Foods, two cultivated meat companies, have filed a lawsuit challenging the recent Texas ban on lab-grown protein, citing unfair protection of the state’s agriculture industry. Seven states have enacted bans on cultivated meat, while five…
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Ice Cream Makers Pledge to Remove Artificial Colors From Products by 2028 Turkey Hill Dairy and numerous other U.S. ice cream manufacturers have committed to eliminating artificial colors from their products by the end of 2027. This initiative aligns with…
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Dive Brief: Hershey has announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes from its snacks by the end of 2027, following a trend among food manufacturers making similar commitments recently. The company behind Jolly Rancher and Dot’s pretzels stated that this decision…
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Donations from PACs, employees, and family members associated with the largest food and beverage companies in the United States have significantly decreased during this election cycle. According to a Food Dive analysis of OpenSecrets data, contributions have dropped by nearly…