Industry critics like Casey Means and Tony Hicks say that big food companies create ultra-processed foods that bypass satiety signals, encouraging overconsumption. Some go as far as to suggest that food companies have used salt, sugar, and fat in precise ratios for decades, similar to how tobacco companies engineered their products to [...]

Picture this: you’re grabbing a quick takeout meal, sipping from a plastic water bottle, or reheating last night’s dinner in a microwave-safe container. These everyday moments all involve something called food contact chemicals (FCCs). They’re in the packaging, cookware, and even the stickers on your apples. But what are they, and should [...]

As 2024 draws to a close, its time to think about how the regulatory environment for the food and beverage industry should a second Trump administration proceed with its nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) as Secretary of Health and Human Services. The sector may face a wave of proposed [...]

Producer-oriented policies are essential for supporting food producers and ensuring the sustainability of agricultural systems. These policies aim to provide financial stability, access to resources, and guidelines for responsible natural resource management. Below are three key areas of producer-oriented policies that significantly impact agricultural productivity and sustainability. Public Procurement from Farmers at [...]