Chronic Underfunding of Food Research Puts Our Food System at Risk, Says IFT
Food research in the United States is chronically underfunded, according to a new whitepaper by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). If this situation continues, it “will likely risk public health, food safety, food security, and erode the U.S. talent pipeline and global competitiveness.”
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Chronic Underfunding of Food Research Puts Our Food System at Risk, Says IFT
Food research in the United States is chronically underfunded, according to a new whitepaper by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). If this situation continues, it “will likely risk public health, food safety, food...
2020 Product of the Year USA Winners in the Food, Beverage, and Pet Food...
Every year, more than 40,000 American consumers vote for the best products across various CPG categories. The winners get to use the Product of the Year (POY) seal in their marketing communications for two...
Preventing Pet Food Safety Issues and Product Recalls
No one wants to deal with a product recall, especially since it can result in tremendous loss of profits and reputation. And a few major pet food recalls within the past year have shown...
Navigating the 3-A Standards Process
Imagine that you are on your first Level 5 whitewater rafting trip. Without a doubt, there is risk involved. But, since you are an adventuresome, but cautious, thrill seeker, you want to know that...
Grocery Shopping Habits of Gen Z and Millennials
Convenience is what 53% of Gen Z and 55% of millennial shoppers want most in a future grocery shopping experience, according to FMI report The Grocery Shopping Habits Of Gen Z And Millennials. The study...
Food Industry Executive’s Top 5 Articles for January
As we close out another month, here’s a look back at our reader’s favorites from January.
#1. Did You Know? You Can Eat the Package
You’ve probably consumed packaging before, likely in the form of a...
Chefs Identify the Hottest Culinary Trends of 2020
Better for you, better for the environment, and a better selection of plant-based alternatives — these culinary trends are leading the way into 2020, according to this year’s “What’s Hot” report.
The National Restaurant Association...
CEOs Feeling Pessimistic About Growth, PwC Survey Finds
Less than 3 in 10 (27%) of global CEOs are “very confident” in their prospects for revenue growth this year, according to PwC’s 23rd Annual Global CEO Survey. That’s the lowest it’s been since...
Did You Know? You Can Eat the Package
Our Did You Know? series, by contributing editor Mary George, covers hot topics and innovative technologies in the rapidly evolving food and beverage processing and packaging industry.
Chances are that you have “eaten” a package or two...
Health Dominates Consumer Motivations for Sustainability, New Report Shows
23% more consumers prioritize sustainability in their food choices now compared to a year ago, according to a new report from Tastewise. The company uses artificial intelligence to mine online data, including social media...
How to Calculate Your Overall Line Efficiency
Line Efficiency Calculator Sponsored by Garvey
Do you know what the bottleneck is in your manufacturing process? The limiting factor that’s keeping you from ramping...
3 Steps to Cleaning Compliance for Your Entire Food Plant
eBook sponsored by Nilfisk
In the food manufacturing industry, cleaning is business-critical. Not only are recalls an ever-present threat, but the FDA, USDA, OSHA, and...