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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 [...]
What is 3D Food Printing?
3D food printing is a process that utilizes 3D printer technology to create edible products and meals from raw ingredients like chocolates, [...]
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 [...]
Top private label food manufacturers
Some supermarket retailers rely on private label brands for up to 20% of their revenue. There are many private label food manufacturers [...]
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 [...]
Supermarket Facts
Some basic facts about Supermarkets: The supermarket industry employs 4.8 Million people Average size of a traditional supermarket is 51,507 square feet [...]
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 [...]