Water Use Stewardship in the Food System
August 16, 2023
The use of natural resources such as water in food production is a sustainability issue that continues to be on the radar of many farmers, food processors and consumers. In…
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What To Know About Preservatives in Food
August 1, 2023
While many of us strive to cook meals using fresh ingredients, busy schedules over the course of our week often lead to home-cooking burnout and the desire for delivery or…
Ingredient Innovations in 2023: What’s New in Our Food?
July 27, 2023
Many of us like to sample new foods we come across in the grocery store—why not try an exciting, even innovative product we may have heard about from a friend,…
What’s the Difference Between Mindful and Intuitive Eating?
July 27, 2023
Have you ever heard the phrase “mindful eating”? IFIC’s 2023 Food and Health Survey found it to be the second most popular diet or eating pattern in the U.S., with…
Innovations in Alternative Proteins: Understanding the Viewpoints and Purchasing Behaviors of U.S. Meat Eaters
July 14, 2023
Download the survey results here When we hear the phrase “alternative protein” in food-related news, we may think about the plant-based products that have grown in popularity over the past…
Tips for Balanced and Healthy Eating
June 29, 2023
Most of us want to eat in a healthy and balanced way that fits our lifestyle, schedule, and budget. But what does that look like, practically? While more…
Understanding How Animal Protein Production Is Regulated
June 29, 2023
As kids growing up, many of us were often given a message along the lines of, “Be sure to eat your protein—it’s good for your muscles!” For sure, dietary protein…
IFIC Survey: Public Perceptions of Food Ingredients
June 13, 2023
Download the survey results here Do consumers shy away from ingredients that are unfamiliar or have chemical-sounding names? And do they gravitate towards foods with certain ingredients, while avoiding others?…
Fruit and Veggie Safety: Making the Most of Your Fresh Produce
June 7, 2023
June 7 marks World Food Safety Day and IFIC celebrates each year by considering how our food-supply chain can improve its safety—a critical part of our everyday nutrition and wellness.…
How To Navigate the Center Aisles: Budget-Friendly, Nutritious Foods You Might Have Overlooked While Grocery Shopping
May 30, 2023
Are you one of those shoppers who tend to peruse only the perimeter of grocery stores, where fresh produce, dairy, and meat live? While there are undoubtedly benefits to shopping…