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International Food Information Council (IFIC) President and CEO David Schmidt testified at a U.S. House Committee on Agriculture hearing on March 24, 2015 on the costs and impacts of mandatory…
The most recent Food Insight blog posts address a variety of food, health, food safety, and food/nutrition communication topics. Be sure to check our blog regularly for the latest posts on timely…
Pictured are David B. Schmidt (L), president and CEO of the International Food Information Council, and Dr. Nina Fedoroff of Penn State University. Credit: Matt Raymond/IFIC (Washington, D.C.) – International…
(Link to press release) Prepared Testimony of David B. Schmidt, President and CEO International Food Information Council Hearing on the Costs and Impacts of Mandatory Biotechnology Labeling Laws U.S.…
Headlines on the latest consumer survey popped up all over my feeds this week. They varied from exasperated (80% Of Americans Support Mandatory Labels On Foods Containing DNA. DNA!) to…
The U.S. FDA published a final rule regarding Generally Recognized as Safe in August 2016. While remaining voluntary, the GRAS final rule now 1) addresses the types of scientific evidence…
The 2014 Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food Safety, Nutrition & Health, commissioned by the International Food Information Council Foundation, is the ninth annual national quantitative study designed…
Dietary Fat: The Misunderstood Nutrient Research on dietary fats and health has advanced considerably in recent years, revealing their complex and critical roles in overall health and well-being. The misperception…
Who is Eating Gluten-Free and Why? You can’t turn on the television, read a paper, or surf online these days without seeing the terms “gluten” and “gluten-free”. But what exactly…
Price Approaches Taste as Top Influencer for Americans When Purchasing Foods & Beverages Yet, in a Down Economy, Health is Still Important to Two-Thirds of Americans The International Food…