Selected Articles
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 [...]
5 Principles of regenerative agriculture
Karl Ritz, Emeritus Professor of Soil Ecology at University of Nottingham proposed these 5 Principles of regenerative agriculture. These really are a [...]
“Food at Home” vs. “Food Away from Home” market share
In the U.S. food is sold in a variety of ways. Consumers spend their food dollar at mega-companies like Walmart and Amazon [...]
What are the profit margins in the fast food business?
Profit margins in the fast food sector vary depending on a number of factors, such as the size of the company, the [...]
