According to a new paper from researchers at Harvard, the University of Michigan and Duke University, there are similarities in the production processes of UPFs and cigarettes, and in manufacturers’ efforts to optimize the “doses” of products and how quickly they act on reward pathways in the body.
Read ArticleThe Trump administration just unveiled new dietary guidelines for Americans that call for “prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains” while avoiding highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.
Read ArticleThe survey will be mailed this month and will collect new data on organic production, marketing practice, income and expenses in the United States.
Read ArticleHigh prices, a renewed focus on health and wellness, and a bifurcated economy over the last five years have created the perfect storm for premium grocers.
Read ArticleFollowing a severe 2025 drought, producers face hay costs exceeding $600/ton, depleted feed reserves and escalating herd culls.
Read ArticleThe retraction came years after internal corporate documents first revealed in 2017 that Monsanto employees were heavily involved in drafting the paper.
Read ArticleThe 23rd Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo 2025 attracted over 17,000 trade visitors with nearly 550 exhibitors from more than 70 countries.
Read ArticleThe five trends underscore consumers’ growing desire for authenticity, nourishment and transparency.
Read ArticleAccording to the Environmental Working Group, California farms applied an average of 2.5m pounds of PFAS “forever chemicals” per year on cropland from 2018 to 2023. The chemicals have been added to pesticides that are sprayed on crops such as almonds, pistachios, wine grapes, alfalfa and tomatoes.
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According to PwC’s Carla DeSantis, approximately 40 % of grocery shoppers expect to use AI to compare products by 2030 and one-third will hand over purchasing decisions entirely, forcing CPG brands to rethink how they drive discovery beyond the shelf.
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The Non-GMO Project’s new Non-UPF Verified standard requires packaged foods to comprise at least 70% minimally or moderately processed ingredients, limit added sugar and refined oils, and excludes synthetic biology and high-impact processing.
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Forward Consumer Partners will now own 51% of the company, with founder Justin Gold and former CEO Peter Burns returning to lead the next phase of growth.
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According to a new report by Coffee Watch, a nonprofit industry watchdog, the more forests are destroyed to grow coffee, the more the crop’s long-term prospects are jeopardized by changing rains.
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Exhibitors spanned from automated harvesting solutions to complete farming cycle from soil health.
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A study published in European Journal of Nutrition reinforces what organic advocates have long argued: ditching pesticide-laden foods may give your brain a clear edge.
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The price of organic sugar is expected to soar by an average of 30%, increasing costs of producing most organic foods — everything from yogurt to cookies.
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A new generation of activists has used extreme tactics and viral video to challenge farmers in Sonoma County, a region known for some of the industry’s most humane practices.
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Innovations in compostable packaging are moving towards a commercial reality, and CPG brands that engage early with PHA solutions will be better positioned to meet sustainability and compliance demands.
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What may be even more impressive is that 14% of its organic vineyards employ Biodynamic growing methods.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the two companies for allegedly misleading consumers about the safety of their products.
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Looming food regulatory changes and social media-driven consumer behavior changes are reshaping the intricate web of ingredient sourcing, manufacturing and marketing, and shifting supply chains, said Keychain CEO Oisin Hanrahan.
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Some spikes in food prices are temporary, but others, like those for coffee and beef, are set to last.
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