Corn-based plastic, it seems, is the new eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics. As production, business interest and research pick up speed, corn plastic—while not perfect—could be an economic shot in
It seems like food recall increases are telling us something. From the Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak to the withdrawal of Salmonella-contaminated pig-ear treats, recalls are showing up in newsfeeds
Meat alternatives continue to make the news—from litigation over meat naming rights to the latest plant-based startup to get funding. We first reported on protein alternatives in February 2017. In
Food packaging waste continues to pose challenges for manufacturers. Press coverage points to the environmental impacts of ocean wastelands of plastic trash, and governments around the world are implementing plastic
Cheese facts are plentiful on the internet, from discovery-by-accident origin stories to Queen Victoria’s giant cheese-wheel wedding gift. Here are three not-so-typical cheese facts that relate to cheese production, its
As new marijuana laws come into effect in more states, food transportation businesses face the possibility of increased driver shortages due to pre-employment drug testing. FMSCA mandates drug testing for
Each January, articles on food industry trends fill in-boxes and social media feeds. By the second quarter, they fade, overshadowed by new issues and events. However, from dramatic shifts in
Scientists have known about this bee parasite for years. Now, they’ve discovered new information about what the parasite does to the bee. The new findings matter because around 2006, beekeepers
When it comes to problem food inventory, the sooner it’s out of the warehouse, the better. Plus, if you can save money and get some cash back on your investment,
There’s the inventory management task that comes around like clockwork — when it’s time to reconcile inventory. It’s when your inventory management system gets put to the test. And it’s
A recent by-product of the U.S. trade war is theChina tariff list. The list includes all the food ingredients that will be slapped with the latest import duties. And that
There’s been a lot written about how millennials are changing the food industry. This large generation, who are now having families, want to know what’s in their food. They’re also
