Selected Articles
Was there a sugar conspiracy against fats?
In the 1960s, an industry group called the Sugar Research Foundation funded research that suggested fat was the primary cause of heart [...]
How big is the U.S. food industry? It’s worth about $1.5 trillion…
The food industry is worth about $1.5 trillion annually in the United States. The food industry is a significant sector of the [...]
How much beef does the average American consume each year?
Americans consume on average about 57 pounds of beef per person per year. According to the USDA, Americans consume an average of [...]
Why is organic food so expensive?
Organic foods are typically more expensive than non-organic options but that hasn't stopped more Americans from buying. According to the Organic Trade [...]
The three main classes of food recalls in the U.S.
A food recall is a notification to consumers that a particular food may be unsafe to consume. In most cases, the food [...]
Supermarkets continue to experiment with grocerant concept
The lines between food retail and foodservice continue to blur as retailers and foodservice providers are adopting similar strategies and product offerings. [...]
Natural and artificial hormones in cow milk
Cow milk naturally contains several hormones that are produced by the cow's endocrine system. In addition, some farmers may also inject cows [...]
How war in Ukraine disrupts the global food chain
Food prices, already strained due to the pandemic and supply chain problems, will rise even further and adversely impact consumers across the [...]
Pork is the Most Consumed Meat Worldwide
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the global consumption of meat reached an impressive 340 million tons in [...]
Exactly what is precision agriculture?
Precision agriculture - also called precision farming, digital agriculture and sometimes "smart farming" - is a management strategy that encourages the precise [...]
