Consumers see organic label as excuse to charge more A new survey finds Americans are wary of so-called greenwashing. Shane O'Halloran April 15, 2013 A new survey finds Americans are wary of so-called greenwashing.Read More
AMI releases statement on L-carnitine study The meat industry group says dangers were exaggerated. Shane O'Halloran April 9, 2013 The meat industry group says dangers were exaggerated.Read More
Editor's Note At the crossroads in the age of transparency Prove the food safety science behind your product, and the truth shall set you free from detractors. Joyce Fassl April 9, 2013 About a year ago, the food industry was embroiled in the lean, finely textured beef media frenzy.Read More
TECH FLASH Fresh food sales continue to grow At 30 to 60 percent of total food, grocery and personal spending, fresh foods are serious volume boosters. Shane O'Halloran April 8, 2013 A Nielsen report offers insight into how much, where and why shoppers buy fresh food.Read More
Organic attitudes and beliefs study finds growing trust More consumers are buying organic, and trust in certification is up. Shane O'Halloran April 8, 2013 More consumers are buying organic, and trust in certification is up.Read More
TECH FLASH Consumers still seeking out value A new report on consumer packaged goods says buyers remain frugal. Shane O'Halloran March 12, 2013 Energy drinks and nutritional supplements had the strongest growth.Read More
Packaging Shake your bottle Kevin T. Higgins March 6, 2013 Old ideas that clicked are tailor made for recycling, provided they have a contemporary twist. Read More
Price less important for meat consumers Consumers are increasingly concerned with convenience in addition to price. Shane O'Halloran February 27, 2013 Consumers are increasingly concerned with convenience in addition to price.Read More
TECH FLASH Caffeine regulation efforts complicated by lack of information, differing tolerance Regulatory efforts are hampered by industry resistance and differing consumer reactions. February 26, 2013 FDA limits on caffeine are different for energy drinks than other beverages.Read More
TECH FLASH Nanomaterials: Promising technology, potential controversy A lack of transparency surrounds the versatile new technology. Shane O'Halloran February 26, 2013 Some are calling for more information from food companies on nanomaterial use.Read More