Preparing the Perfect Picnic
July 20, 2022
As temperatures continue to rise this summer, picnickers are flocking to parks and beaches. Picnics are a great opportunity to enjoy nature, take advantage of the slower pace of summer,…
Safety
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Fridge and Freezer Safety Tips
July 5, 2022
July is National Ice Cream Month, and sure enough, July’s hot days often see many of us searching our freezers for frozen treats. As we all know, freezers also house…
MSG: A Brief History
June 7, 2022
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that gives foods a specific savory taste that is also known as “umami.” Although MSG is found naturally in some foods, such as…
World Food Safety Day: Remembering Those Microbes!
June 7, 2022
World Food Safety Day is today (June 7th), and IFIC celebrates each year by considering how our food-supply chain can improve its safety—a critical part of our everyday nutrition and…
Keeping Food Safe at Your Summer BBQ
May 25, 2022
This weekend marks Memorial Day in the U.S., a holiday generally recognized as the start of summer—and all of summer’s delightful culinary specialties. It’s a season for crisp salads, juicy…
Healthful Tips for Ordering Groceries Online
April 6, 2022
Health-related activities are often the first to go when life picks up, and having the time to grocery shop for fresh, nutritious food is no exception. Fortunately, these days shopping…
Celebrating Women Food Scientists During Women’s History Month
March 23, 2022
It should come as no surprise that women have been shaping food science for centuries. From food-product packaging to animal handling to plant genetics, women have had a hand in…
Caffeine: Consumer Consumption Habits and Safety Perceptions
March 15, 2022
Download the survey results here Highlights Over nine in ten (93%) Americans report consuming caffeine. Three in four (75%) caffeine consumers have caffeine at least once a day, and one…
Wellness, Nostalgia, Innovation and New Views of Sustainability Are Among the Food Trends for 2022
January 7, 2022
As we enter the new year and the world begins year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves in a decade that proves the adage, “The only constant is…
What is Organic?
December 13, 2021
If you buy groceries from any type of market — supermarket, farmers market, online grocery store or even a kiosk, you’ve seen an organic label on some foods before. The…