Nanotechnology is the science of working with, and manipulating, matter and particles that are smaller than 100 nanometers. This technology has been used to create products such as lasers, transistors, and vaccines. The food industry is an area where nanotechnology is having a major impact and the use of nanoparticles in food [...]
TL/DR: Why is Kellogg splitting up? Although they explain it with lots of corporate-speak, the truth is that sales have been stagnant and the break-up will allow the core company to separate itself from poorer performing business lines and to focus on the growth oriented global snack food category. In June, 2022 [...]
When searching online for the world's largest food company Nestle tends to top most lists. The problem with many of these lists is that they select companies based on their overall revenues despite the fact that large percentages often come from non-food products. It is true that Nestle's revenues came in at [...]
The food industry uses chemicals in a variety of ways, from adding flavorings and preservatives to extending shelf life. Some chemicals are used in the production process, while others are used to make packaging impermeable to oxygen and moisture. Sweeteners like glutamate and aspartame create cravings for unhealthy foods and can override [...]
Some supermarket retailers rely on private label brands for up to 20% of their revenue. There are many private label food manufacturers that supply products to supermarkets and other retailers. Some of the top private label food manufacturers include: TreeHouse Foods: A US based food manufacturer that specializes in private label products, [...]
In 2015, the FDA determined that trans fats are not generally recognized as safe for use in food and set June 2018 as the deadline for food manufacturers to remove them from their products, a process that was completed in 2019. The FDA also prohibited the use of partially hydrogenated oils, which [...]