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What are ‘Frankenchickens’ and why are they washed with chlorine
August, 2017 - A minor detail in trade talks between the US and the UK seems to have grabbed the media's attention. [...]
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 [...]