Jeremy Gerrard

It was one small bite for man, but a big leap forward for the future of food in space as NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station tasted the first crop of red romaine lettuce grown in space Monday.

Educational sessions scheduled at PROCESS EXPO 2015 will include representatives from three of Canada’s top schools including the University of Guelph, McGill University and Conestoga College.

Prices of major food commodities in July dipped to the lowest average monthly rate since September 2009, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

As more American consumers continue to drift away from eating three meals a day, snacking has become the latest trend.

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has released the 41st US Grocery Shopper Trends Study, an annual report that dissects the food industry by analyzing shopper behaviors and attitudes. This year’s report reveals a deep shift in shopping and important mealtime distinctions while providing updates on long and short-term trends.

In Japan, SPREAD Co. has begun construction on what will be the world’s first fully automated, large-scale 

The Kraft Heinz Company is voluntarily recalling 36,000 cases of Kraft Singles individually-wrapped cheese slices because of a potential choking hazard caused by a default in the product’s packaging.

The Alabama Department of Public said Blue Bell Creameries can resume production and sale of its ice cream manufactured at its Sylacauga, AL plant.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) today announced it has petitioned FDA to approve specific low-level uses of partially hydrogenated oil (PHOs) in food products.

The Kellogg Company said in its recent quarterly report that sales of its US Morning Foods segment posted a decline of 2.3 percent, though the company is optimistic about current trends in the cereal business.