Selected Articles
Sustainable Practices in the Food Processing Sector
The food processing industry is notably implicated in waste generation, accounting for a staggering 250 million tons of waste annually in the [...]
Conagra joins growing list of companies to ban gestation crates
Conagra Brands has committed to phasing out the use of gestation crates for pigs by fiscal year 2026. The company, which makes [...]
How restaurant workers are adversely affected by automation
Automation is having a significant impact on the fast food industry, transforming the way restaurants operate and how they serve their customers. [...]
5 ways blockchain technology is used in the food industry
Companies in the food industry are using blockchain technology to enhance transparency, traceability, and accountability. Employing a distributed ledger system, businesses can [...]
12 Plant-Based Proteins Revolutionizing the Food Industry
As consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable food options continues to rise, the spotlight has increasingly focused on plant-based proteins. These diverse [...]
USDA: Over 37 percent of US Acreage is farmland as of 2022
According to the USDA, the landscape of American agriculture encompassed approximately 893.4 million acres as of 2022. This represents over 37% of [...]
What percentage of food sales are private label store brands?
Private label store brands account for a growing portion of food sold at retail. Figures vary by country, retailer and category. Dairy [...]
What do proposed changes to the FDA’s Human Foods Program mean?
First off - What is the Human Foods Program? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Human Foods Program is a division [...]
The 3 most common types coloring ingredients used in the food industry
Food coloring ingredients are used in the food industry to add or enhance color in food products. These ingredients can come in [...]
Exactly how big is the U.S. food industry?
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 [...]
