Selected Articles
Six chemicals used in the manufacturing and processing of foods
The food industry uses chemicals in a variety of ways, from adding flavorings and preservatives to extending shelf life. Some chemicals are [...]
Top private label food manufacturers
Some supermarket retailers rely on private label brands for up to 20% of their revenue. There are many private label food manufacturers [...]
Charting the rise in UK retail food prices
The Food Foundation (TFF) is an independent charity focused on challenges in the UK food system. They maintain an online food price [...]
How a food recall works
Most consumers become aware of food recalls through news reports, social media postings or while shopping. When they learn of a recall [...]
When were trans fats banned in the U.S.?
In 2015, the FDA determined that trans fats are not generally recognized as safe for use in food and set June 2018 [...]
A primer to Smart Packaging in the food industry
Smart packaging allows the industry to track and trace a product throughout its lifecycle and to analyze and control the environment inside [...]
Do Americans eat more chicken or beef?
Americans eat more chicken than beef. In 2020 Americans ate 96.4 pounds of broiler chickens per capita. According to data by the [...]
What country consumes the most seafood?
China is the world’s leading seafood consumer. The country consumes around 22 million metric tons of seafood each year, which is more [...]
Are “Organic Loopholes” to blame for lost dairy contracts?
On August 31, 2022 Horizon Organic Milk brand (which is owned by Danone) will terminate contracts it has with 89 organic dairy [...]
Ultra Processed Foods, Food Deserts and Chronic Diseases
A better diet leads to better health and a better diet is one that includes fresh foods that are minimally processed and [...]
