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This Is What 7 Smoker vs. Non-Smoker Identical Twins Look Like After Years Of Lighting Up

Identical twins may be born with nearly identical DNA, but their choices throughout life – including diet, environmental toxicity, and the chemicals they are exposed to – can alter their genetic expression and influence the way they look. Because identical twins are an excellent study to determine the effects dietary and lifestyle choices may have […]

The Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant—and What to Order Instead

Keep the flavor and ditch the fat when you make a healthier version.

Top 15 Anti-Inflammatory Foods

In an anti-inflammatory diet, we primarily move away from the overly processed, unbalanced diets of the West and toward the ancient eating patterns.

How to tell if restaurants are really serving organic food

With the explosion in popularity of organic food, it's no surprise restaurants want in.

Should You Be Eating Bugs Instead of Meat?

Crickets have as much protein as pork—if you eat enough of them

Food manufacturers ‘don’t know their supply chains’

More than half of global food manufacturers have admitted not knowing the precise details of their supply chains, raising concerns about the prevalence of slave labour and other unethical working practices, according to research from risk management firm Achilles.

How do you identify non-conforming food product?

Controlling non-conforming food product is essential in any food business.

Formulation of Stuffed & Filled Food Products

Stuffed sweet and savory delights, such as pierogi, calzones, pocket pastries, and filled pastas present challenges to processors. The biggest hurdle: Keeping the insides sumptuous—and inside—while having the outsides maintain their texture and integrity, be it fluffy, flaky, or crunchy.

‘Confused about the impact of big data on food manufacturing?'

‘There’s a lot of excitement about the internet of things (IoT) and big data but realistically many larger food manufacturers already have access to lots of data.

How does Listeria develop antimicrobial resistance in food products?

A research project by Surrey's BioProChem group reveals crucial evidence about the way Listeria grows in foods – particularly when novel, milder processing techniques are applied – which could have implications for the food processing industry.

Why are trans fats being banned from food products?

Which of These Food Products Are Named After Real People?

Can you guess which of these famous brands have real-life namesakes and which we made up?

Food manufacturers unprepared for FSMA data requirements, survey finds

Many food and beverages manufacturers are poorly prepared to comply with the record keeping requirements mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act, according to a new survey.

Food Product Packaging Trends

We highlight the top food product packaging trends that are aiding in the growth of packaging importance and brand differentiation.

Are you a Food Manufacturer? Listen up.

Are you a Food Manufacturer? Listen up. Why is it so important to abide by FDA regulations? Because you don't want to end up in jail, or hurt someone!

Can You Guess How Much Sugar Is In Each Food Product?

All Things Bugs: We’re having conversations with a lot of mainstream food manufacturers

While cost is a barrier – and regulatory issues need ironing out – mainstream food manufacturers “have been way more open to this [using edible insects in their products] than you would probably think”, says the founder of the world’s largest insect-based food ingredient manufacturer.

The Biggest Mistakes Food Manufacturers Make When Creating Color-Coding Plans

In an effort to improve the safety of a food manufacturing facility, and of the products produced, more and more food manufacturers and processors are implementing color-coding plans.

13 Reasons Why Food Manufacturers Need ERP Software

Food manufacturers face significant challenges each and every day, learn how the benefits of food manufacturing ERP software can help you overcome them.

4 Tips For Food Product Label Design To Attract Customers

Designing an attractive, consistent and clear food label is the key to winning hearts. However, the job is no as easy as it sounds. With an increasing number of food products being introduced in the market, what should you do to make your food item get noticed? Emily Smith, marketing strategies associate for The Label Company offers 4 tips.