Food manufacturers use a variety of strategies to disguise how much added sugar is in their products. Learn about some of the most common tricks here. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Production
Ingredients in the Spotlight – Gellan Gum
If you like to drink nut-based milks because of their creamy texture, you have gellan gum to thank for that. Learn more about this food additive here. Continue Reading
What Do Consumers Want from Clean Labels?
It’s difficult for food companies to figure out what consumers really want from clean label products. A recent survey aims to provide brands with answers. Continue Reading
What Farmers Need to Know about Organic Certification
It can be difficult for farmers to know if becoming certified organic makes sense for their operations. These answers from the USDA can help. Continue Reading
New Studies Put Spotlight on the Safety of Food Coloring
Many consumers are concerned that artificial food coloring is bad for their health. But are these fears based on fact? Continue Reading
What You Need to Know about Fortified Foods
Adding things to food isn’t always unhealthy. Learn more about fortified foods, which have extra nutrients added to promote good nutrition. Continue Reading
Spotlight on the New Startup Developing Better Natural Food Coloring
A startup based in Israel is leveraging innovative new technology to produce better, more cost-effective natural food coloring options. Continue Reading
Food Labels You Need to Understand for Healthy Eating
Are you trying to purchase and eat healthier foods? Don’t let these misleading food labels confuse you. Continue Reading
Ingredients in the Spotlight: Carrageenan
Derived from red seaweed, carrageenan has been used to thicken and stabilize foods for centuries. Learn more about this common food additive here. Continue Reading
What Is the Clean Label Movement?
One of the biggest consumer trends in the food industry, the clean label movement is driving brands to focus on natural ingredients and sustainable production methods. Continue Reading