World Food Safety Day: Remembering Those Microbes!
June 7, 2022
World Food Safety Day is today (June 7th), and IFIC celebrates each year by considering how our food-supply chain can improve its safety—a critical part of our everyday nutrition and…
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Metals in Food and Water: What You Need To Know To Protect Your Health
April 28, 2022
Although it may sound alarming, metals in our food supply is nothing new. Metals are natural elements found in Earth’s crust, and they often make their way into plant-based foods…
Why is Sodium Being Reduced in Food?
October 1, 2021
In October of 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made big news when it issued its final voluntary guidance for food manufacturers to reduce the sodium content across many…
GMO Crops: Safety, Regulation and Sustainability Insights
December 11, 2020
Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are a popular topic in today’s conversations about food and farming, and many of us have heard of or read food labels stating “contains bioengineered…
Food Color Facts
August 30, 2020
Download the Food Colors Fact Sheet here Safety Food color additives are safe. They have been evaluated for safety by several regulatory authorities across the globe, including the U.S. Food…
A Closer Look at Meat Safety During COVID-19
June 29, 2020
Summer may be grilling season, but while we’re in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are looking to buy and cook food and host gatherings in different…
A Reminder on Food Recalls and Food Safety
January 23, 2020
We expect food to be safe when making purchases at grocery stores and dining in restaurants. In fact, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2019 Food and Health Survey…
Sound Science: History of Soy and Health
December 5, 2017
A walk into any restaurant, coffee shop or grocery store confirms that there are few foods as versatile as soy. We can sub soy milk in a morning latte, toss…
The Science of Anti-Caking Agents
November 7, 2017
I grew up learning to love the science of food while watching my parents cook. My mom is known for her chocolate chip cookie recipe. When we made this recipe…
Nitrites: One Reason Our Food is Safe and Bacon is Tasty
October 18, 2017
Nitrites don’t make it on your grocery list but likely end up in your fridge. They have several roles in foods and have become a necessary component in many of…