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In Kenya low-till farming means more food and jobs
Over 10,000 small-scale farmers in Kenya’s semi-arid counties are practicing low-till farming. Also called zero-till farming, the land is not ploughed, instead [...]
Amazon’s Buys Whole Foods Market
In June of 2017 Amazon announced its acquisition of Whole Foods - a move that further disrupts the grocery sector. Amazon is [...]
Amazon’s Acquisition of Whole Foods : Part of a Larger Strategy
June, 2017 - In a move that is sure to bring further disruption to the grocery sector, Jeff Bezo's Amazon has [...]
Exactly What is “Clean Label” Food?
A major trend in the food industry is the consumer's preference for healthy, natural and sustainable foods and the industry's initiatives to [...]
Here’s Why Grocery Prices Will Fall
And will probably continue to fall May, 2017 - Anyone who shops at a large supermarket may have noticed a price war that has [...]
The Menu Labeling Law – What’s Next?
FDA seeks to clarify confusion surrounding the law May, 2017 – The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) was expected to begin enforcement of [...]
What is an ‘organic’ food?
In the United States an organic food is USDA certified as compliant to a strict set of requirements as to its production and [...]
Google Launches ‘Recipe View’
March, 2011 - In late February Google launched a new search tool called Recipe View. Recipe View is a new search feature [...]
Nutrition Keys Come Ahead of FDA Guidelines
February 2011 - The Grocery Manufacturers Association along with the Food Marketing Institute have developed an initiative that will encourage members to [...]
What Is The Difference Between Natural and Organic Food
Consumers are confused about food labels, farming methods and the marketing jargon used in the food industry. Surveys have shown that two-thirds [...]