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It may be hard to imagine in today’s information age, but nutrition labels were not always displayed on packaged foods and beverages. The first Nutrition Facts label appeared on packages…
Information about the food we eat surrounds us, yet much of it is low on evidence and high on hype. To help counter this misinformation, our team of self-proclaimed “food…
Including meat in your diet can provide many benefits. Meat contains nutrients like protein, vitamin B and E, as well as zinc and iron, that are essential for muscles and…
Mac and cheese: a childhood favorite for many and a go-to comfort food. Unfortunately, this classic dish is under attack because of a common packaging compound. A new report found the presence…
You know that first day of school feeling, when you walk into a large, new room and suddenly don’t know where to sit? Unsure if it’s safe to dive into a center…
If you are anything like us, you rely on pantry staples to create quick, affordable and nutritious meals to get you from one meal to the next. We decided to create…
St. Patrick’s Day might have you seeing green. Green hats. Green food. Green beer. That’s all fine and dandy. But if you are feeling green, that’s a different story. It…
March is National Frozen Food Month! In honor of the occasion, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) invites you to take a fresh look at frozen foods and learn why…
The IFIC Foundation has released a new animated video highlighting some of the unsung benefits of packaged foods. It showcases how some types of processing enhance nutrition, such as fortification,…
When it comes to healthy, convenient, and nutritious, packaged foods deliver a one-two punch. But it’s hard to win over public perception when they’re in the headlines for something negative.…