The Safety Seven: How to Dodge the Dirty Dozen
Many of us are in the midst of welcoming spring by participating in activities outside, enjoying seeing flowers bloom and looking forward to enjoying a host of fruits and vegetables…
How To Store Fresh Produce, Maximize Shelf Life, and Minimize Food Waste
According to IFIC’s 2023 Food and Health Survey, 39% of Americans are looking to consume foods, beverages, or nutrients that help with weight loss/weight management and 32% want to consume…
GMOs and Your Next Shopping Trip: An FAQ to Keep Handy
Food with genetically modified organisms, otherwise known as GMO foods, have been around for decades. However, while they have been proven to be just as safe as conventionally grown foods,…
The Bridge Between Food Trade and Food Safety
Many of us enjoy a variety of food products each day and are accustomed to our go-to foods being in stores whenever we want to check them off our shopping…
Top 5 Takeaways About Fiber, Fruit & Vegetable Consumption & Its Impact On The Gut Microbiome
Over the past few years, the terms “microbiome” and “gut health” have exploded into the public consciousness due to an increase in newly published scientific research, media coverage, health and…
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Casualty Of Fear-Mongering?
Building healthy eating patterns is core to reducing risk and managing diet-related chronic diseases. As such, supporting healthy food and beverage behaviors among Americans is a key public health tenet.…
Research Spotlights:
IFIC Spotlight Survey: Public Perceptions of Pesticides & Produce Consumption
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online research survey with consumers based in the US to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about pesticides and their application in food production. One…