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Nutrition, the new FDA agenda and the food industry
Nutrition, along with food safety, now top the list of priorities at the FDA.
A reorganised US FDA has a broad and aggressive nutrition-focused agenda planned, which will impact the food industry as a whole.
Heart-Healthy Foods To Add to Your Grocery List
What you eat has a direct effect on how your heart and cardiovascular system function. Diets built around certain foods can minimize your risk of heart disease and life-threatening cardiac events.
Show your heart some of the love it deserves by regularly working these heart-healthy foods into your diet.
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Linked with Lower Dementia Risk, Better Brain Health
Research demonstrates that the polyphenols and monounsaturated fatty acids in extra virgin olive oil are associated with a lower risk of dementia and mitigation of its symptoms.
Research demonstrates that the polyphenols and monounsaturated fatty acids in extra virgin olive oil are associated with a lower risk of dementia and mitigation of its symptoms.
The Time is Ripe to Grow California Olive and Olive Oil Production
"California olive oil is increasingly being accepted as equal in quality to Italian, Greek and Spanish olive oil and in some corners is even being considered as superior. Not long ago California wine was laughed at by the French and Italians. By the 1990s that had ended. Today it’s considered among the best in the world. California olive oil is now at the point of achieving this same distinction."
The time has never been more ripe than now to grow California olive and olive oil production. Why? First, the olive oil market is currently experiencing a significant shortage due to several factors, with Spain, the world’s largest producer, and other top Mediterranean region nations like Italy an...
Can Food Really Change Your Hormones?
Social-media is rife with content pushing superfoods to boost hormonal health. Don't believe all of it.
Every July, National Berry Month is celebrated in the United States, honoring the variety and abundance of berries that flourish during the summer. This month-long celebration not only highlights the delicious taste of these small, juicy fruits but also emphasizes their significant health benefits and versatility. From strawberries and blueberries to raspberries and blackberries, each type of berry offers unique flavors and nutritional profiles, making them a beloved staple in many diets.
Every July, National Berry Month is celebrated in the United States, honoring the variety and abundance of berries that flourish during the summer. This month-long celebration not only highlights the delicious taste of these small, juicy fruits but also emphasizes their significant health benefits a...
‘Rightsizing’ Not Gloom and Doom For California’s Almond-Producing Industry
"The game isn’t over for California’s almond-producing industry. The bloom is off a bit but it’s not gloom and doom. Rather, the process of ‘rightsizing’ or rebalancing is what we’re seeing today after two decades of hyper-growth, fueled in large part by investor money."
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing from Central Valley-based Trinitas Farming, its investment organization and 17 subsidy almond ranches earlier this year has resulted in numerous media reports and subsequent discussions suggesting gloom and doom as the future for the California almond-producing indus...
The Century-Long Saga of the Caesar Salad
The world-famous salad is the pride of Tijuana, Mexico. But 100 years later, no one can agree on who created it.
The world-famous salad is the pride of Tijuana, Mexico. But 100 years later, no one can agree on who created it.
How chilli peppers in China were a substitute for salt before becoming widely popular
Spicy food is ubiquitous these days. But it was not always that way.
The world has got used to eating spicy food – witness Denmark’s recall of too-spicy instant noodles. To think that centuries ago chillis were unknown to most Chinese, used instead of salt by ethnic-minority cooks.
You really can't get too many strawberries in your diet. Here's why ...
In addition to their antioxidant and dietary fiber content, strawberries contain protein, calcium, vitamin A, iron, magnesium and potassium.
How the Fridge Changed Flavor
From the tomato to the hamburger bun, the invention has transformed not just what we eat but taste itself.
From the tomato to the hamburger bun, the invention has transformed not just what we eat but taste itself.
Cheese consumption in the US is at an all-time high of nearly 42lbs per person, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. For comparison, the average American consumed 32.2lbs of cheese in 2000 and 21.9lbs in 1980.
Cheese is driving the bus in the US dairy category due to growing demand, product innovation, promotions and a renewed focus by retailers.
‘Fewer But Bigger’ is the Trend in Dairy Farming
America’s dairy farms are bigger in size but fewer in numbers: "Most smaller independent dairy farms today are struggling because they lack the economies of scale. Solutions include becoming more diversified farming operations or finding a specialized niche that allows them to successfully make a living primarily milking cows."
America’s dairy farms are bigger in size but fewer in numbers. According to the recently (2024) released USDA Census of Agriculture, there were 24,082 dairy farms in the U.S. in 2022, down from 39,303 dairy farms in 2017. The authoritative USDA Census of Agriculture is taken every five years. The ...
How to celebrate Juneteenth with food.
In a conversation with the chef Carla Hall, Bon Appétit editor in chief Jamila Robinson discusses how they celebrate—and cook—on the national holiday.
In a conversation with the chef Carla Hall, Bon Appétit editor in chief Jamila Robinson discusses how they celebrate—and cook—on the national holiday.
Smaller and practical are the new big and disruptive in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
Trying to disrupt the US CPG industry with venture-capitalist-financed concepts are out, writes Victor Martino.
America’s meat, poultry and egg producers are applauding a new country-of-origin labeling rule that changes how meat, poultry and eggs can bear the “Product of USA” and “Made in the USA” labels.
America’s meat, poultry and egg producers are applauding a new country-of-origin labeling rule that changes how meat, poultry and eggs can bear the “Product of USA” and “Made in the USA” labels. The new rule, which according to USDA will begin in January 2026, requires that “Product of U...
After years of increases followed by months of plateau, grocery prices fell last month. Grocery prices retreated 0.2% from March to April, adjusted for seasonal swings, according to inflation data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food shoppers can finally breathe a slight sigh of relief: After years of increases followed by months of plateau, grocery prices fell last month.
A daily spoonful of olive oil could lower your risk of dying from dementia, according to a new study by Harvard scientists.
Eating a little olive oil daily could lower risk of dying from dementia, according to a new study by Harvard scientists.
Meet the 4 Black Teen Sisters From Maryland Making History With Their Food Truck Business
"Our primary business goal is to make our customers happy as we continue to grow our business and invest enough money to help us be successful in the future," Leeyah told The Baltimore Times.
Meet Charlee, Leeyah, Micah, and Jordyn Hamilton, four Black teen sisters from Pasadena, Maryland who are the co-owners of Twice as Nice Shaved Ice.
‘Rightsizing’ Not Gloom and Doom For California’s Almond-Producing Industry
"The game isn’t over for California’s almond-producing industry. The bloom is off a bit but it’s not gloom and doom. Rather, the process of ‘rightsizing’ or rebalancing is what we’re seeing today after two decades of hyper-growth, fueled in large part by investor money."
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing from Central Valley-based Trinitas Farming, its investment organization and 17 subsidy almond ranches earlier this year has resulted in numerous media reports and subsequent discussions suggesting gloom and doom as the future for the California almond-producing indus...
The Very Interesting History of Irish Corned Beef
Plus three recipes to try this weekend
"The majority of wine today is bought by people over 55 years old. Baby boomers are the core wine consumer, according to McMillon’s annual report, and they’re starting to age out of the market.This is the major longer-term challenge to the California wine industry. Younger people aren’t enthused about wine and aren’t buying it. The industry needs to figure out a way to reverse this demographic trend."
The California wine industry, which includes the state’s wine grape growers, is facing challenging times, according to two highly respected annual industry reports. Simply put, Americans, particularly younger Americans, are buying less wine than at any time since 1991. This data comes from the aut...
Archeologists in Turkey say they have discovered the world’s oldest known bread, dating back to 6600 BC.
Archeologists in Turkey say they have discovered the world’s oldest known bread, dating back to 6600 BC.
Bob Moore, the founder and CEO of Oregon-based Bob’s Red Mill who died earlier this month at age 94, was a food industry original. In addition to building a major vertically-integrated food company and brand, he contributed significantly to the modern industry we see today.
Ahead of Expo West next month, Just Food’s US columnist Victor Martino sets out why entrepreneurs and execs can learn a lot from the late Bob Moore.
Processed, ultra-processed and better-for-you. There’s never been a more opportune time for packaged food companies to make their products healthier. https://shorturl.at/xEH57
There’s never been a more opportune time here in the US for packaged food companies to make their products healthier.
Blue zones spices for longevity.
The four top spices to add to your pantry that are emphasized in the meals of those in the Blue Zones (the five regions that are home to the longest-living people in the world) population.
These four spices for longevity are commonly consumed in the Blue Zones, where people live the longest out of anywhere else in the world.
California Leads The Nation in Ag-Production By A Country Mile
A whopping nine of the top-10 counties in the U.S. in agricultural production are in California.
California continues to lead the nation in agricultural production, according to the latest (2022) U.S. Census of Agriculture, which was released late last month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Statistics Service. Just how dominant and important is California when it comes to food...
Food is an important part of our lives, and it’s been an important part of American history, too. To celebrate this fact, we’ve compiled a list of important food-related events throughout American history or food that was involved with or consumed during other memorable moments. Here are 20 foods & drinks from important historical events in U.S. history.
Food is an important part of our lives, and it’s been an important part of American history, too. To celebrate this fact, we’ve compiled a list of important food-related events throughout American history or food that was involved with or consumed during other memorable moments.
Just How Healthy Is Salmon?
Experts explain why it’s such a nutritional powerhouse and if all varieties are created equal.
Experts explain why it’s such a nutritional powerhouse and if all varieties are created equal.
An inside look at the U.S. food industry in 2024.
Just Food’s US columnist Victor Martino sets out his blueprint for industry executives operating Stateside in 2024.
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Coffee vs. tea smackdown: Which beverage will claim the world title for healthiest drink? Coffee beats tea but both offer amazing health benefits, according to this comprehensive analysis by the Washington Post. Do yourself a favor and check out the good-for-you benefits drinking coffee and tea provide @ https://wapo.st/3ChESxw #coffee #tea #coffeelover #health #wellness
Still Life and Blossoming Almond Trees. Diego Rivera. #almonds #theartoffood #diegorivera #art
It's tomato harvest season in California. How tomatoes are harvested. 🍅
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