Fall 2020 Newsletter
September 23, 2020
Road-Trip Eating 101: Snacks, Drinks and Everything in Between What is Sucrose? Unwrapping Our Chocolate: Cocoa Processing What the Current Science Says About Hyperactivity and Food Colors…
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What is Oat-based Milk?
September 22, 2020
IFIC’s 2020 Food and Health Survey found that in the past year nearly one in every four people say they’re consuming more plant-based dairy alternatives. Almond, coconut,…
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Unwrapping Our Chocolate: Cocoa Processing Insights
September 22, 2020
Chocolate can be enjoyed in many ways—as a treat, as part of a snack or as a flavoring for beverages— and has been for many years. In…
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What is Sucrose?
September 22, 2020
There are many different types of sugars, the most common of which is sucrose, otherwise known as table sugar, granulated sugar or just plain “sugar.” If you use sugar to bake or sweeten coffee or tea, sucrose is probably the type of sugar you are using. Scientifically speaking, sucrose is a type…
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IFIC Comments to the Food Safety and Inspection Service Meeting
September 18, 2020
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), with the aims of contributing to…
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Consumer Survey: Eating and Shopping During a Global Pandemic
September 16, 2020
Download the full report. Highlights: For many, snacking habits have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began. One in 3 (36%) report snacking more, while 33% said they’re snacking more…
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What the Current Science Says About Hyperactivity and Food Colors
September 2, 2020
The color of our food can have a big influence on what and how we eat. A boring grey or brown slab doesn’t look appealing to most, which is why many food…
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Consumer Survey: Trends, Habits and Attitudes Related to Food Safety
September 2, 2020
Download the full report. Food safety is an issue that never seems too far from our minds—whether it’s hearing about a new food recall, trying to keep our kitchens and…
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Food Color Facts
August 30, 2020
Download the Food Colors Fact Sheet here Safety Food color additives are safe. They have been evaluated for safety by several regulatory authorities across the globe, including…
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