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…
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Snack 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…
IFIC Survey: Consumption Trends, Preferred Names and Perceptions of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
November 3, 2021
Download the survey results here Highlights Most Americans have consumed plant-based meat alternatives in the past year, with two in 5 eating them daily or weekly. Healthfulness and being a…
GMOs and Your Next Shopping Trip: An FAQ to Keep Handy
October 27, 2021
Food with genetically modified organisms, otherwise known as GMO foods, have been around for decades. However, while they have been proven to be just as safe as conventionally grown foods,…
Choice and Safety Perceptions of Bioengineered Foods
August 31, 2021
Over the years, we all have seen new foods come into our lives from grocery stores, food trucks, restaurants, or other food service venues. New foods can be fun and…
New Plant-Based Foods Round-up
July 14, 2021
The plant-based foods trend is nothing new, but it does seem to be growing as fast as a weed. In particular, plant-based proteins are gaining attention and consumers are gradually…