Selected Articles
USDA: Over 37 percent of US Acreage is farmland as of 2022
According to the USDA, the landscape of American agriculture encompassed approximately 893.4 million acres as of 2022. This represents over 37% of [...]
What percentage of food sales are private label store brands?
Private label store brands account for a growing portion of food sold at retail. Figures vary by country, retailer and category. Dairy [...]
What do proposed changes to the FDA’s Human Foods Program mean?
First off - What is the Human Foods Program? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Human Foods Program is a division [...]
The 3 most common types coloring ingredients used in the food industry
Food coloring ingredients are used in the food industry to add or enhance color in food products. These ingredients can come in [...]
Exactly how big is the U.S. food industry?
The U.S. food industry is estimated to be worth about $1.157 trillion. According to the USDA, this accounted for roughly 5.4% to [...]
5 problems with monocrop agriculture
Monocrop agriculture, also known as monoculture, is the practice of growing a single crop over a large area of land. This method [...]
What is Cellular Agriculture?
Cellular agriculture is the field of producing agricultural products, such as meat, dairy, and eggs, using cell culture techniques instead of traditional [...]
Problems with the use of plastic in the food industry
Despite some advances, the food industry's use of plastic is expanding as quickly as is demand for it. On one hand, plastics [...]
AI and Automation in the Fast Food Industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are rapidly transforming the fast food industry. Major chains like Chipotle, McDonald's, and Yum! Brands are embracing [...]
What is the California Fast Food Council?
In 2022 California Governor Gavin Newsome signed into law a new labor code (Section 1470—a) that would establish the CA Fast Food [...]
