Conagra Brands has committed to phasing out the use of gestation crates for pigs by fiscal year 2026. The company, which makes brands like Slim Jim and Chef Boyardee, is the latest major food company to make such a commitment. Gestation crates are small metal enclosures that confine pregnant pigs for their [...]
Companies in the food industry are using blockchain technology to enhance transparency, traceability, and accountability. Employing a distributed ledger system, businesses can monitor food products at every stage of the supply chain. Blockchain technology provides a way to create a secure, decentralized database that is shared among participants in a network. Each [...]
As consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable food options continues to rise, the spotlight has increasingly focused on plant-based proteins. These diverse sources of nutrition are transforming the food industry landscape, offering a plethora of alternatives to traditional animal-based proteins. This article explores the top 12 plant-based proteins driving this change and [...]
Private label store brands account for a growing portion of food sold at retail. Figures vary by country, retailer and category. Dairy and bakery, for instance, have a higher share of private label sales than others. In the United Kingdom, private label brands have an even higher share of the market, accounting [...]
The U.S. food industry is estimated to be worth about $1.157 trillion. According to the USDA, this accounted for roughly 5.4% to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021. The figure includes the output of America’s farms, which contributed about 0.7% of U.S. GDP. Sectors related to agriculture rely on agricultural [...]
Despite some advances, the food industry's use of plastic is expanding as quickly as is demand for it. On one hand, plastics offer a range of benefits for food manufacturers, including protection against contamination, preservation of food freshness, and ease of transport and storage. However, on the other hand, the environmental impact [...]