Selected Articles
What is Carrageenan and is it Safe to Eat?
Carrageenan is a food additive derived from red seaweed. It has been the subject of controversy due to conflicting research on its [...]
7 Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods
A 2024 report by The BMJ review included 45 distinct studies involving more than 9.8 million participants. The multitude of adverse health [...]
7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste
The food industry faces a significant challenge: one-third of all food produced globally goes to waste, according to the UN Food and [...]
A Primer on Specialty Fertilizers
Specialty fertilizers represent a significant advancement in agricultural technology, designed to deliver precise nutrient combinations for optimal crop growth. Unlike conventional fertilizers, [...]
U.S. Food Insecurity on the Rise
The USDA, in its report titled "Household Food Security in the United States in 2023" has found that almost 18 percent of [...]
6 Things to Know About Food Emulsifiers
Food emulsifiers are substances that help to stabilize emulsions, which are mixtures of two or more liquids that normally don't mix well [...]
A Challenging Economic Landscape for Fast Food
The fast-food industry is experiencing a perfect storm of economic challenges that are fundamentally reshaping its traditional business model. What was once [...]
Brands and Banners Owned by Kroger
Kroger is the second largest food retailer in the U.S. and is considered the country's largest supermarket operator. The company's extensive network [...]
Who were the top 10 Grocers in the United States in 2023?
We began publishing our Top 10 Grocers list in 2019. It takes time to compile new lists as the work depends [...]
Digital Twin Technology in the Food Industry
Digital twin technology is a virtual replica of a physical object, system, or process that allows for real-time simulation, analysis, and optimization. [...]
