Despite a federal ban on commercial cultivation in the US, and a mountain to climb in the mind of public opinion, hemp, a variety of cannabis, is making waves in the food market.
Results of the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 2014 Food and Health Survey released today revealed Americans who consider healthy options when purchasing food, increased in the past two years.
I’m an avid reader of food labels. On a typical trip to the supermarket, I get some of my most useful reading accomplished. When buying a new food or beverage product, I always check the total number of calories per serving and per container, as well as the trans fat, fiber and sugar levels.
While FSMA requirements, staffing issues, increased productivity and constantly evolving consumer demands may be top of mind for many people reading this column, sustainability remains one of the top 10 trends affecting plant operations, according to Food Engineering’s most recent State of Food Manufacturing report.
As consumers desire fresher tasting food, the challenge for processors is to produce bacteria-free products while maintaining flavor, color and texture.