When it comes to food production, three letters can cause panic: GMO. Yet, genetically modified organisms have become an integral part of the food supply chain, and it appears they will remain there for years to come as new techniques to alter the genetics of foods become more prevalent.
read moreUSDA approved commercial planting of two types of GMO potatoes which resist late blight resistance. The approval covers J.R. Simplot Co.’s Ranger Russet and Atlantic varieties of the company’s second generation of Innate potatoes. The new version will also reduce bruising and black spots, enhance storage capacity, and reduce the amount of a potential carcinogen created when cooked at high temperatures.
read moreIn recent years, consumers have become more vocal about what they would like, and more often not like, to see in their foods. This has led to a slew of moves by food companies to make major changes to their products in the hopes of keeping customers happy and retaining their share of the market....
read moreWhen it comes to food labeling discussions, GMOs are all the rage and both sides have equally-fervent advocates. GMO supporters claim the modified ingredients don't harm anyone and mandatory labeling efforts could hurt producers by discouraging customers from buying their products, in addition to increasing production costs. Those who rally against GMOs believe that they present a health risk to the American public, and by not labeling GMO products as such, a...
read moreAs consumers change, so do companies. Staying relevant and in-touch with consumers is imperative for any brand, and recently, consumers have started to showcase a desire for dealing with companies that are environmentally and socially responsible. Those terms are fairly wide and include a variety of issues, ranging from GMO-free products to reduced carbon dioxide emissions to
Is there anything more polarizing thna genetically-modified crops? Proponents note that the GMO traits allow farm products to be perfected and grown even in the most adverse conditions, while those against the production technique cite health and environmental hazards. Although there is still no clear consensus, at least one Colorado county is taking a stand.
read moreBig, national food companies have been the main players in the food industry for many years, making up most of the market share and taking up the majority of supermarket shelves. However, as the healthy, natural, clean-eating movement continues to take shape, it's leaving the industry open for more small, startup companies to swoop in and stake their claim.
read moreGMO labeling is definitely a hot topic in the industry. Several states have passed or are trying to pass mandatory labeling laws, and many are pushing for a national standard. On the other side, many prefer only voluntary labeling, saying there is still no scientific evidence that GMOs are harmful.
read moreAmericans relied upon brand-name diets for years, jumping from Jenny Craig to Lean Cuisine to Weight Watchers in an effort to help lose weight. The days of Americans leaning on promises of shredding fat through low-calorie, low-fat diet programs seems to be over, however, according to industry analysts and nutritionists.
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