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How a vaccine mandate for truckers will boost food prices
The Canadian Government's plan to start turning away unvaccinated truckers at border crossings in January 2022 threatens to disrupt the food distribution [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]