Farming Technology Insights: Biopesticides and our Food Supply
October 3, 2023
World Food Day, October 16, is right around the corner and its occurrence may cause many of us to have thoughts about how our planet’s natural resources, such as water,…
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Ingredient Innovations in 2023: What’s New in Our Food?
July 27, 2023
Many of us like to sample new foods we come across in the grocery store—why not try an exciting, even innovative product we may have heard about from a friend,…
Celebrating a Scientific Changemaker for AAPI Heritage Month: Dr. Fan Qingsheng
May 19, 2023
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month—a wonderful time to highlight the many pivotal social, cultural, and scientific contributions of the people who have Asian and/or Pacific Islander…
Taking a Look at Regenerative Agriculture
March 21, 2023
According to IFIC’s 2022 Food and Health Survey, 43% of consumers want to purchase food and beverages that were produced in a way that minimizes carbon footprint/climate impact. Climate change is…
Snacking Production Series: Chocolate and Cocoa
February 13, 2023
Chocolate can be enjoyed in many ways—as a treat, as part of a snack, or as a flavoring for beverages— and has been for many years. In fact, cocoa foods…
Snacking Production Series: Protein Bars
January 17, 2023
IFIC’s 2022 Food and Health Survey showed that people really enjoy snacking—and that enjoyment is not likely to change. Specifically, last year’s survey showed that nearly three in four respondents…
Food Trends for 2023 Include Wellness Drinks, Gut Health, Confusion Around New Labels and Terminology
January 4, 2023
With issues like inflation, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements and changing consumer desires, the food system is experiencing a dizzying level of change and unpredictability. But despite that instability—or because…
World Food Day: All Heroes Don’t Wear Capes
October 12, 2022
It is harvest season in various parts of the world for many different crops. In honor of World Food Day, we are spotlighting the people who work at the center…
Supporting and Sustaining Our Food Supply: The Benefits of GMO Corn
August 23, 2022
Many of us have heard of GMOs—genetically modified organisms in our food supply—and have seen labeling on food packages that note products are “non-GMO” (or other verbiage on food and…
Celebrating Women Food Scientists During Women’s History Month
March 23, 2022
It should come as no surprise that women have been shaping food science for centuries. From food-product packaging to animal handling to plant genetics, women have had a hand in…