Ketchup has faced increasing competition in a diverse condiments aisle for several years, contending with hot sauces, barbecue sauces, chili sauces, and various types of ketchup. In the United States, while major brands like Heinz…

Fat is one of the three macronutrients, alongside protein and carbohydrates, and is vital for maintaining a healthy body. However, a misleading public health message from the 1980s led many consumers to believe that instead…

Whey protein is a significant by-product of cheese production that was once regarded as a waste material. However, with the growing consumer demand for protein-rich foods and beverages, food manufacturers have increasingly turned their attention…

The popularity of yogurt has surged in recent years, with sales increasing nearly 50% from 2009 to 2014. This boom is largely attributed to the rise of Greek yogurt and yogurt drinks, which saw a…

The GMO labeling law, signed by former President Obama on July 29 of last year, set a two-year timeframe for the USDA to complete its rulemaking process. During a presentation at the Food Label Conference…

In its IPO filing earlier this month, Blue Apron reported a valuation of $100 million. Shortly thereafter, the company significantly increased this figure to $510 million, indicating plans to sell 30 million shares priced between…

McCormick’s diverse portfolio, which includes a blend of 250 U.S. and international brands, along with its collaborations with leading packaged food companies and multinational restaurants, has been instrumental in driving consistent growth for the spice…

The latest report serves as an additional incentive for food companies to improve ingredient transparency in their products, or at the very least, to provide consumers with clearer information about what they contain. The shift…

For many years, banana flour has served as an affordable substitute for wheat flour in regions where the fruit is cultivated globally. However, its presence in the U.S. market has only emerged in the past…

The rising popularity of coconut oil can largely be attributed to direct-to-consumer sales of the oil itself. Products incorporating coconut oil vary from potato chips fried in it to coconut-based whipped toppings for coffee. The…