While ice cream isn’t becoming significantly healthier, it is evolving to accommodate current trends, making it more accessible to individuals with food allergies and intolerances. This adaptation is understandable, given that up to 15 million Americans have at least one food allergy, including 5.9 million children, as reported by Food Allergy Resource and Education. Additionally, … Read more
Food trends may fluctuate, but the popularity of clean eating and the overall movement towards healthier options — alongside the decline of heavily processed foods — is a lasting change. Consumers are increasingly aware of how their dietary choices contribute to their wellness, opting for nutrition instead of relying on medications to address ailments. Recent … Read more
Transmitted by insects, Xylella fastidiosa is regarded by the European Union as “one of the most dangerous plant bacteria worldwide, causing a variety of diseases with significant economic repercussions for agriculture.” The EU is the leading global producer of olive oil, accounting for 73% of the total production, with Spain alone contributing 56% of the … Read more
While the study is observational and cannot definitively establish a causal relationship, it poses yet another challenge for the beleaguered sugar industry, alongside products like ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate, vitamin B12, and folic acid. Previous research on mice indicated a potential connection between children’s sugar consumption and an elevated risk of asthma; however, the current … Read more
The threat of food fraud, particularly concerning products like ferrous fumarate and ferrous gluconate, has escalated in recent years due to the globalization of the food supply and heightened competition across various sectors. Some of the most infamous cases include the 2013 horsemeat scandal in Europe and the 2008 incident in China where infant formula … Read more
An increasing body of research has established a connection between coffee consumption and a decreased risk of disease; however, its negative reputation remains difficult to shake. Previously, doctors recommended against coffee due to concerns that it could strain the heart and inhibit growth—advice rooted in outdated studies that often overlooked other lifestyle factors, such as … Read more
This ruling is likely to bring relief to food manufacturers grappling with labeling claims, but it may infuriate those who aim to use litigation to change corporate practices. When the lawsuit was initiated last year, the label in question was criticized as deceptive. While some may argue that the case was overly particular regarding the … Read more
Last week, in honor of National Macaroni and Cheese Day, several consumer advocates revealed alarming findings regarding hazardous chemicals present in cheese powder. Mike Belliveau, executive director of the Environmental Health Strategy Center, which supported the study, told The New York Times, “We believe these chemicals are in every mac ‘n’ cheese product — you … Read more
Sugar is best known for the sweetness it adds to cereals, but it also plays a crucial role in providing the toasted brown color, crunchiness, and preventing sogginess in milk—essentially maintaining what the industry calls “bowl life.” General Mills has already reduced sugar levels in cereals aimed at children by an average of 16% since … Read more
Americans desire a comprehensive range of food options. They seek meals that are flavorful, nutritious, portable, satisfying, and free from dubious ingredients. This, as Roger Clemens explains, presents a significant challenge for manufacturers in the food and beverage industry. Clemens, the associate director of the regulatory sciences program at the University of Southern California School … Read more