With the ushering in of warmer weather and more sunny days come thoughts of fresh produce and access to many of our favorite fruits and vegetables from…
Safety
Get the Lead Out
Spring is in the air—and so are the annual testing lab reports on everything from cars to washers and dryers and even lead in fruit juices. That…
Food Allergies Throughout the Lifespan
Thirty-five years ago, the prevalence of food allergies was approximately one percent. Today, approximately 32 million Americans are living with food allergies. With these rising rates, it’s…
Fast Take: The EAT-Lancet Report on Sustainable Diets
Key Highlights Report states that feeding 10 billion people by the year 2050 with a healthy and sustainable diet will be impossible without changing eating habits, improving…
Five Food Trends To Watch in 2019
Five Food Trends To Watch in 2019 Consumers Adopting an Origins-Focused Approach When Buying Food (Washington, D.C.) — While consumers cite broad aspects like taste, price and…
What is Xylitol?
Highlights: Xylitol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Xylitol occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables. It is also commercially produced from…
What a Dairy Farmer Wants You to Know
Many healthy and delicious foods that come from cows, including milk, cheese and yogurt, are staples in many of our homes. While some people opt for cow’s…
Raw Dough No-No’s
Cold winter nights often call for baking sweet treats and sipping hot cocoa. While we get comfy and cozy, we should not negate the importance of food…
Questions and Answers: Animal Antibiotics, Antimicrobial Resistance and Impact on Food Safety
For more than 50 years, veterinarians and producers have administered antibiotics to food animals, primarily poultry, swine, and cattle, mostly to fight or prevent animal diseases. The…
