As consumers increasingly favor 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 enhanced the health…

First published on, the topic of calcium citrate for kids has gained significant attention. Parents are increasingly interested in understanding the benefits of calcium citrate for kids, particularly in relation to their bone health and…

Although ice cream isn’t becoming significantly healthier, it is evolving to cater to current trends, making it more suitable for individuals with food allergies and intolerances. This adaptation is logical, given that around 15 million…

Food trends may come and go, but the increasing popularity of clean eating and the overall movement towards healthier options—alongside the decline of heavily processed foods—seems to be a lasting change. Consumers are becoming more…

Spread by insects, Xylella fastidiosa is regarded by the European Union as “one of the most dangerous plant bacteria worldwide, causing a range of diseases that significantly impact agriculture economically.” The EU is the leading…

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

The threat of food fraud has escalated in recent years, driven by the globalization of the food supply and heightened competition across various sectors. Some of the most infamous cases include the 2013 horsemeat scandal…

A growing body of research has linked coffee consumption to a reduced risk of various diseases, yet its image as an unhealthy habit remains difficult to change. Historically, doctors advised against drinking coffee due to…

This ruling is likely to bring relief to food manufacturers grappling with labeling claims, but it may frustrate those aiming to use litigation to alter company practices. When the lawsuit was initiated last year, the…

To mark National Macaroni and Cheese Day last week, consumer advocates disclosed alarming findings regarding hazardous chemicals present in cheese powder. Mike Belliveau, executive director of the Environmental Health Strategy Center, which supported the study,…