Halloween Food Safety Tips
This year, celebrating the holidays will look different to many of us around the globe, and Halloween will be no different. While it can be difficult to…
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Is It Safe To Follow a Vegan Diet While Pregnant?
Vegan diets exclude all animal products and emphasize nutrient-dense plant foods like legumes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Well-planned vegan diets rich in plant-based foods can be…
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Consumer Surveys: A Continued Look at COVID-19’s Impact on Food Purchasing, Eating Behaviors and Perceptions of Food Safety
In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has been entrenched in our daily lives for the better part of one year. In the midst of its impact on the health of many and…
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What Is High Fructose Corn Syrup?
Highlights Compared to corn syrup which is 100% glucose, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is “high” in fructose. HFCS is a mixture of two monosaccharides. It is 55% fructose and 45% glucose….
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World Food Day 2020: All Heroes Don’t Wear Capes
It is harvest season in various parts of the world for many different crops. In honor of World Food Day, we are spotlighting the people who work…
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What Is Vitamin D?
Highlights Vitamin D is well-known for its critical role in bone health. It’s also an important component of the muscular, nervous and immune systems. Its role in the prevention…
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12 Nutrient-Dense, Shelf-Stable Foods To Include in Your Shopping Cart
As we enter the colder months and the pandemic continues, grocery shopping in an efficient and safe manner continues to be top-of-mind. While it’s ideal to have…
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Fall 2020 Newsletter
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?
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
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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