Making Food Processing “Cool” Again Requires a Fresh Perspective and Informed...
"Fresh” and “local” are terms some shoppers seek in the foods and beverages they purchase and consume because they perceive them to be of a higher quality and possess more nutrients than other foods....
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May 1, 2014– Council for Agricultural Science & Technology (CAST) - ENOUGH: The Fight for a Food-Secure Tomorrow - Presentation by 2013 Borlaug CAST Communication Award Winner, Jeffrey Simmons;...
View ArticleNEWS BITE: Remembering “The Gentle Vet,” Dr. Scott Hurd
We recently suffered the loss of an expert, professional, colleague, and most importantly, a very dear friend. Dr. Scott Hurd, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Education at Iowa State...
View ArticleNEWS BITE: IFIC Foundation Research on Front-of-Pack Labeling Shows Positive...
A study conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation of consumer understanding, perceptions, and behaviors in response to Front-of-Pack (FOP) labeling schemes has been...
View ArticleNEWS BITE: The World Expo says “Buongiorno!” to Sustainability in 2015
The 2015 Expo - formerly known as the World’s Fair – will take place in Milan, Italy. The theme will be “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life,” with subthemes including:
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Is it just me, or does it seem like there’s a new “alarm” being sounded about fear-inspiring documentaries about what’s in our food, seem to be the norm these days, and they are shared widely in social...
View ArticleAre Lists of Banned Ingredients Actually Doing More Harm Than Good?
Although not a new phenomenon, recent media discussions about lists of “banned” food ingredients at various retail food stores have created new buzz around the issue. But, are these lists based on...
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View ArticleNEWS BITE: Coming Soon: New Insights from the IFIC Foundation's 2014 Food &...
It’s almost that time again – the 2014 International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation Food & Health Survey will make its debut in May! The 2014 Food & Health Survey: The Pulse of...
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