Selected Articles
Was there a sugar conspiracy against fats?
In the 1960s, an industry group called the Sugar Research Foundation funded research that suggested fat was the [...]
How big is the U.S. food industry? It’s worth about $1.5 trillion…
The food industry is worth about $1.5 trillion annually in the United States. The food industry is a [...]
How much beef does the average American consume each year?
Americans consume on average about 57 pounds of beef per person per year. According to the USDA, Americans [...]
Why is organic food so expensive?
Organic foods are typically more expensive than non-organic options but that hasn't stopped more Americans from buying. According [...]
The three main classes of food recalls in the U.S.
A food recall is a notification to consumers that a particular food may be unsafe to consume. In [...]
