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Are “Organic Loopholes” to blame for lost dairy contracts?
On August 31, 2022 Horizon Organic Milk brand (which is owned by Danone) will terminate contracts it has with 89 organic dairy [...]
Ultra Processed Foods, Food Deserts and Chronic Diseases
A better diet leads to better health and a better diet is one that includes fresh foods that are minimally processed and [...]
5 Principles of regenerative agriculture
Karl Ritz, Emeritus Professor of Soil Ecology at University of Nottingham proposed these 5 Principles of regenerative agriculture. These really are a [...]
“Food at Home” vs. “Food Away from Home” market share
In the U.S. food is sold in a variety of ways. Consumers spend their food dollar at mega-companies like Walmart and Amazon [...]
What are the profit margins in the fast food business?
Profit margins in the fast food sector vary depending on a number of factors, such as the size of the company, the [...]
Shrinkflation: How food and beverage companies respond to inflation
Even if the American shopper can't fully articulate it in economic terms, most know that inflation is hitting them where it hurts [...]
What is the failure rate for US restaurants?
This seems like a pretty simple question but the truth is that it's hard to say what the exact failure rate is [...]
How big is the organic food market in the United States?
The U.S. organic food market size was estimated to be worth over $52 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at [...]
Why bacon doesn’t have a warning label
In 2015, The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) released findings telling consumers that red meats are "probable carcinogens" and that processed meats are [...]
US Agriculture relies heavily on immigrant workers and they’re getting older
It's estimated that U.S. agriculture needs to hire between 1.5 to 2 million workers each year but the industry struggles to fill [...]