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Category Archives: Production
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
A Look at 3 Big Questions about Food Coloring
Consumers are increasingly demanding food products that are free from artificial ingredients. What does this mean for added color in foods? Continue Reading
Spotlight on a Promising Way to Preserve Food Naturally
A recent study from Penn State University found a promising new way to preserve food naturally, without the use of synthetic ingredients. Continue Reading
A Look at Your Top Questions about Pesticides and Food
Get answers to the questions consumers most commonly ask about pesticides and food. Continue Reading