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As consumers increasingly gravitate towards healthier, fresher, and more recognizable ingredients, General Mills and other food manufacturers have been slow to adapt—until recently. According to the Consumer Goods Forum, food companies improved the health profile of approximately 180,000 products in 2016, which is an increase of over 100,000 items compared to the previous year. With … Read more

Does ferrous fumarate increase iron levels? Ferrous fumarate, with a dosage of 210 mg, contains 0.1 n of ferrous ammonium sulfate and ferrous gluconate, which can have side effects. Specifically, ferrous fumarate provides 200 mg of the compound and delivers 66 mg of iron. When considering dietary supplements, it’s important to compare options such as … Read more

While ice cream may not be becoming significantly healthier, it is evolving to meet current trends, making it more accessible for individuals with food allergies and intolerances. This adaptation is particularly relevant, given that approximately 15 million Americans have at least one food allergy, including 5.9 million children, according to Food Allergy Resource and Education. … Read more

Food trends may come and go, but the surge in clean eating and the overall movement towards healthier lifestyles—alongside the decline of heavily processed foods—is certainly here to stay. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how their dietary choices influence their wellness, opting for preventive measures rather than relying solely on medications to address health … Read more

Spread by insects, Xylella fastidiosa is regarded by the European Union as “one of the most dangerous plant bacteria worldwide, leading to various diseases that significantly impact agriculture.” The EU is the largest producer of olive oil globally, accounting for 73% of total production. Spain alone contributes 56% of the world’s olive oil supply. The … Read more

Although the study is observational and cannot definitively establish a causal link, it represents yet another challenge for the struggling sugar industry. Prior research conducted on mice indicated a connection between children’s sugar consumption and an elevated risk of asthma; however, this latest study did not corroborate that finding. This research is the first to … Read more

The threat of food fraud has escalated in recent years as the food supply chain has become increasingly globalized and many sectors face heightened competition. Notable incidents include the 2013 horsemeat scandal in Europe and the adulteration of Chinese infant formula with the industrial chemical melamine in 2008, which tragically resulted in the deaths of … Read more

An increasing number of studies have associated coffee consumption with a lower risk of various diseases, yet its negative reputation remains difficult to overcome. Historically, doctors advised against coffee, believing it could put strain on the heart and hinder growth; however, these views were founded on outdated research that often overlooked other lifestyle factors such … Read more

This outcome is likely to bring relief to food manufacturers grappling with labeling claims, but it may anger those seeking to use litigation to influence company practices. When the lawsuit was initiated last year, the label was criticized as deceptive. Although one could argue that the case was nitpicking regarding what could be legally classified … Read more

In recognition of National Macaroni and Cheese Day last week, consumer advocates publicly revealed the presence of hazardous chemicals in cheese powder. “We believe that these substances are found in every mac ‘n’ cheese product — you can’t simply avoid them by shopping differently,” stated Mike Belliveau, executive director of the Environmental Health Strategy Center, … Read more