As consumers increasingly gravitate towards healthier, fresher, and more recognizable ingredients, General Mills and other food manufacturers have been slow to adapt—until recently. According to the Consumer Goods Forum, food companies improved the health profiles…

Originally published on, this article discusses the importance of bariatric calcium for individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery. Bariatric calcium plays a crucial role in maintaining bone health and preventing deficiencies that can arise…

While ice cream may not be becoming significantly healthier, it is evolving to align with current trends, particularly in making it more accessible for individuals with food allergies and intolerances. This shift is understandable, given…

Food trends may come and go, but the increasing popularity of clean eating and the overall movement towards healthier lifestyles — along with the decline of heavily processed foods — is a lasting change. Consumers…

Spread by insects, the European Union views Xylella fastidiosa as “one of the most dangerous plant bacteria worldwide, leading to various diseases that have a significant economic impact on agriculture.” The EU is the largest…

While the study is observational and cannot establish a causal relationship, it represents another setback for the struggling sugar industry. Previous research conducted on mice indicated a potential connection between children’s sugar consumption and an…

The risk of food fraud has escalated in recent years due to the globalization of the food supply and heightened competition across various sectors. Notable incidents have included the 2013 horsemeat scandal in Europe and…

An increasing volume of research has associated coffee consumption with a lower risk of certain diseases, yet its image as an unhealthy habit remains difficult to overturn. In the past, medical professionals often discouraged coffee…

This ruling is bound to bring joy to food manufacturers grappling with labeling claims, but it is likely to frustrate those seeking to use litigation to instigate changes in company practices. When the lawsuit was…

Last week, in honor of National Macaroni and Cheese Day, several consumer advocates revealed alarming findings regarding hazardous chemicals present in cheese powder. Mike Belliveau, executive director of the Environmental Health Strategy Center and a…