The food processing industry is notably implicated in waste generation, accounting for a staggering 250 million tons of waste annually in the United States alone. This waste substantially impacts the environment, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, water contamination, and land degradation. Increasingly, the focus has shifted towards the integration of sustainable practices [...]
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 [...]
Automation is having a significant impact on the fast food industry, transforming the way restaurants operate and how they serve their customers. For instance, many fast food restaurants are implementing self-service kiosks, allowing customers to place their orders and pay without the need for a cashier. This reduces the need for staffing [...]
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 [...]
According to the USDA, the landscape of American agriculture encompassed approximately 893.4 million acres as of 2022. This represents over 37% of all US acreage of 2.4 billion acres (over 375 million of which is Alaska). This vast expanse highlights the challenges and opportunities of modern farming across the country (Source: USDA). [...]