Enjoy a Variety of Food? Thank a Pollinator.
June 20, 2017
Imagine a beautiful, orange Monarch butterfly flying around your garden. Do you know why it’s there? Do you know what would happen if it wasn’t there? Probably not. But, this…
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What are the REAL Facts About Conventional and Organic Foods?
June 8, 2017
What are the REAL facts about conventional and organic foods? – ProProfs » Quiz from ProProfs
It’s Not Always Greener on the Other Side
June 7, 2017
The term “citrus greening” might sound harmless at first. “Citrus” refers to fruits like oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit. These fruits pack a punch for your vitamin C fix. But when…
What’s the Beef with “Pink Slime?”
June 5, 2017
Slime is typically linked to snails, Ghost Busters, and Nickelodeon pranks. It probably is not something you want to eat or even think is in your hamburger, even if it…
Let’s Get Back to Basics on Genetics
May 18, 2017
“Genetic modification” and “genetic engineering” are terms we hear in relation to discussions about food production technology and the use of biotechnology for advancing our food supply. The US Department…
Process Contaminants: An Expert Perspective
April 4, 2017
What are “process contaminants” in food? What are 3-MCPDs (3-monochloropropanediol) and GEs (glycidol/glycidyl esters)? How did they get there, and what do they mean for the safety of our food?…
Food Journey: From Farm to Restaurant [INFOGRAPHIC]
March 20, 2017
National Ag Day is upon us (March 21)! It’s a great time to shine a light on agricultural practices and food production advancements that bring you the foods you love…
IFIC Foundation President Kimberly Reed Gives Keynote Address at MidAtlantic Women in Agriculture Annual Conference
February 9, 2017
(Dover, Del., Feb. 9, 2017)— International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation President Kimberly Reed gave the opening keynote at the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Women in Agriculture Conference today in Dover, Del., which…
A Nutrition Showdown: Canned Green Beans vs. Fresh Green Beans
February 7, 2017
I’m sure it’s no surprise that incorporating fruits and vegetables is a great way to establish a healthy eating style. In fact, nearly nine in 10 (88 percent) of Americans…
Don’t Think You CAN Make a Football Feast? Think Again.
February 2, 2017
Oh, the Big Game. People enjoy the game for many reasons. Some want to watch their team win the grand prize of professional football. Others watch in order to partake…