Food Industry

The report found that, overall, there was a 3.5% reduction in the sales weighted average total sugar per 100g in products – retailer own brand and manufacturer branded products – sold between baseline (2015) and year four (2020). Products with the largest reported reductions included yogurts and fromage frais (12.5%),…

Camilla Marcus' journey to becoming a climate-focused chef and entrepreneur began before she was even born. Photo Credit: Morgan Foitle Her grandfather, Bertram, was the self-proclaimed foodie of the family as Marcus' mother was growing up. Although the family didn't have a fortune, Bertram would create sprawling and elaborate dinner…

The FDA has issued two guidance documents about food allergen labeling requirements to help the food industry meet the need to list any significant food allergen on the labels of FDA-regulated foods. The agency is seeking public and industry comments on the guidance. Directions on how to comment are below. Federal law…

As many NSW farmers pick up the pieces after devastating floods, the state's seafood industry is enjoying a break in the weather and working hard to get it's produce on the Christmas menu before another downpour. Key points:Floods and heavy seas have made 2022 a nightmare for many seafood producers…

An economist, Dr. Theo Acheampong, has called on government to take advantage of the current economic conditions especially in regards to food inflation to solve some of the teething problems with the food industry in Ghana. While speaking on the government’s attempt to provide affordable food produce to Ghanaians at…

Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 2022 – USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service today launched a new and innovative initiative for healthier school meals through a $50 million grant opportunity that will support collaboration with the food industry to develop nutritious, appetizing school meals for students. This launch follows through on a…

— OPINION — By Joe Reardon, Senior Director of Food Safety Programs, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), along with FMI – The Food Industry Association (FMI); the National Restaurant Association (NRA); and the National Association of…

As we all know, in the US, you're expected to leave a tip for your server when dining at a restaurant. In other parts of the world, however, tipping is not the norm. Recently, a French person posted a thread on Reddit that explained why he thought American tipping culture…

Photo by Nodar Chernishev /Getty Images Canada’s Competition Bureau has decided to investigate the Canadian food industry, and more specifically, our grocery sector. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. For years, many were calling for this, recognizing the bureau has little authority or…

Posted October 27, 2022 at 7:00am Shareholder coalitions say the power of investor money can be harnessed to press the food industry to provide more nutritional foods and still improve the companies’ bottom lines.  But it could take years for nutrition to climb the priority list for many investors despite the spotlight…