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What is the difference between food science and food technology?
Food science and food technology are related fields, but they have some distinct differences. Food science is the study of the physical, [...]
Exactly what is food traceability?
Food traceability refers to the ability to track and trace food products through the food supply chain, from farm to table. This [...]
About The FDA’s Final Rule for Food Traceability
Food traceability is an important aspect of food safety as it enables the capability to follow the movement of a food product [...]
The 10 largest food manufacturers in the world by revenue
The largest food manufacturer in the world is Nestle. Founded in 1866, Nestle is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland and operates in 189 [...]
What is the difference between “plant-based” meat and “lab-grown” meat?
Plant-based meat and lab-grown meat are two different types of meat alternatives. While both plant-based and lab-grown meats offer potential solutions to [...]
Food Deserts: Some Facts and Resources
A food desert is an area, usually an urban or rural low-income neighborhood, where residents have limited access to affordable and nutritious [...]
10 technologies used by leading restaurants
Increasingly, making it in the restaurant biz requires staying up-to-date with the latest technological advancements. Leading chains use technology to improve operations, [...]
Non-GMO project butterfly label explained
The Non-GMO Project's butterfly label is a certification mark that indicates that a product has been independently verified to meet the Non-GMO [...]
What is a CAFO?
CAFO stands for Confined Animal Feeding Operation. CAFO's are usually run by large agricultural companies that supply large meat processing facilities. These [...]
Exactly what is Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) food processing?
Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) processing is a non-thermal food preservation technology that uses high-voltage, low-energy pulses to disrupt the cellular structure of [...]
