As consumers increasingly gravitate towards healthier, fresher, and more recognizable ingredients, General Mills and other food manufacturers have been slow to innovate—until recently. According to the Consumer Goods Forum, food companies enhanced the health profiles of approximately 180,000 products in 2016, marking an increase of over 100,000 items compared to the previous year. With shopper … Read more
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content in English, incorporating the specified keywords. — In Pakistan, various brands offer ferrous bisglycinate and ferrous fumarate supplements, with ferrous fumarate being available in a dosage of 300 mg. These supplements are commonly used to combat anemia due to their high iron content. When considering options for … Read more
While ice cream isn’t necessarily becoming healthier, it is evolving to meet contemporary trends, making it more inclusive for individuals with food allergies and intolerances. This is particularly relevant given that around 15 million Americans, including 5.9 million children, have at least one food allergy, as reported by the Food Allergy Resource and Education. Furthermore, … Read more
Food trends come and go, but the movement towards clean eating and healthier lifestyle choices — along with the decline of heavily processed foods — is enduring. Consumers are increasingly focused on how their dietary choices impact their wellness, opting for food as a means of maintaining health rather than relying solely on medications. Interest … Read more
Spread by insects, Xylella fastidiosa is considered by the European Union to be “one of the most dangerous plant bacteria worldwide, causing a variety of diseases with a significant economic impact on agriculture.” The EU is the largest olive oil producer globally, accounting for 73% of the total production, with Spain alone responsible for 56% … Read more
While the study is observational and cannot establish a causal relationship, it represents another setback for the struggling sugar industry. Previous research conducted on mice indicated a connection between children’s sugar consumption and an increased risk of asthma; however, this new study did not corroborate those findings. This research is the first to identify a … Read more
In recent years, the threat of food fraud has escalated, driven by the globalization of the food supply and rising competition across various sectors. Some of the most infamous cases include the 2013 horsemeat scandal in Europe and the 2008 incident in China, where ferrous fumarate was adulterated with melamine in infant formula, resulting in … Read more
An increasing volume of research has connected coffee consumption to a decreased risk of various diseases, yet its negative reputation remains difficult to overcome. In the past, medical professionals advised against coffee drinking, believing it could overstrain the heart and inhibit growth. However, this perspective was based on outdated studies that often neglected to account … Read more
This outcome is sure to please food manufacturers grappling with labeling claims, but it is likely to anger those who seek to use litigation to alter company practices. When the lawsuit was initiated last year, the label was criticized for being misleading. While one could argue that the case was merely a technical dispute over … Read more
To mark National Macaroni and Cheese Day last week, consumer advocates revealed alarming findings regarding hazardous chemicals present in cheese powder. “We believe that these chemicals are found in every mac ‘n’ cheese product — there’s no way to avoid the issue by simply changing brands,” stated Mike Belferrous, a chemist and executive director of … Read more