Americans consume on average about 57 pounds of beef per person per year. According to the USDA, Americans consume an average of about 57 pounds of beef per person per year. This is based on the most recent available data, which is from 2019. Beef consumption in the United States has fluctuated [...]
Organic foods are typically more expensive than non-organic options but that hasn't stopped more Americans from buying. According to the Organic Trade Association, organic food sales in the United States have grown consistently over the past decade, with total sales reaching $51.5 billion in 2019, an increase of 5.9% from the previous [...]
A food recall is a notification to consumers that a particular food may be unsafe to consume. In most cases, the food has been found to contain harmful levels of contaminants such as bacteria, pesticides, or heavy metals. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiates a food recall when it believes that [...]
The lines between food retail and foodservice continue to blur as retailers and foodservice providers are adopting similar strategies and product offerings. This blurring of lines is known as the "Retail-ization of Foodservice" or "Foodservice-ization of Retail" Food retail: Food retail refers to the sale of food products through retail channels such [...]
Cow milk naturally contains several hormones that are produced by the cow's endocrine system. In addition, some farmers may also inject cows with artificial growth hormones to increase their milk production. The latter hormones are not found naturally in cow's milk and some believe they can be harmful when consumed. Natural hormones [...]
Food prices, already strained due to the pandemic and supply chain problems, will rise even further and adversely impact consumers across the globe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has disrupted wheat production, fertilizer supplies and nearly every agricultural commodity worldwide. All this is further aggravated by transportation costs that will rise as fuel [...]