Freeze Frame: Viral Frozen Grape Trend Illustrates Power of TikTok
The frozen grape food hack has been popular for three years now – and there’s still time for food businesses to take advantage.
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Analysis: Why the FDA Banned Brominated Vegetable Oil in Beverages
The FDA issued a significant ruling for beverage manufacturers, saying brominated vegetable oil is no longer considered safe.
Peeling Apart the Complex History (and Future) of the Banana
A regular feature in shopping carts from coast to coast, the humble banana has long been a reliable source of nutrition, convenience, and affordability. Yet beneath its cheerful exterior lies a complex tale of botanical intrigue, economic uncertainty, and environmental peril.
Bowled Over: Bowl Chains Win Over Restaurant Goers
Juice It Up!, a restaurant chain focused on healthier-for-you offerings like super fruit bowls, has recently enjoyed a 38% sales surge.
Study: Consumers Crave Instantly Edible Foods Most
Instantly edible food that does not need to be cooked, peeled, or unwrapped is around 15% more appealing than food that requires any form of preparation, according to a new study.
Health Experts Touting ‘Produce Prescription’ Programs
Dr. Joan Salge Blake believes she knows the prescription for what ails many Americans. “We’ve all heard ‘let food by thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food,’” Salge Blake, a nutrition professor at Boston …
A Closer Look at Frozen Fruit
Food Sales: Fresh Fruit Sales Experiencing Uptick in Higher Inflationary Environment
Fresh fruit dollar sales at the retail level continue to enjoy growth when compared to 2020, according to Food Institute analysis of IRI data. In the 52 weeks ending Sept. 5, dollar sales of items …
How Misfits Market Doubled its Valuation Overnight
Online grocer Misfits Market Inc. nearly doubled its valuation in just five months, making it a unicorn twice over. The direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform buys so-called “ugly” produce from farmers that cannot be sold to stores for aesthetic reasons …
CPI Sees Largest One-Month Change Since 2008
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.9 percent in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This was the …
Consumers Are Turning to Plant-Based Diets, But Are They Eating Enough Produce?
Plant-based diets have grown in popularity in recent years, but new research indicates consumers still aren’t eating enough produce. DECLINING FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION Research from the Produce for Better Health Foundation shows fruit and …
Kiwifruit: Energy Booster
Kiwifruit: the energy booster. A recent study by the University of Otago found that eating Kiwifruit on a regular basis can reduce fatigue, put you in a better mood, and increase your energy levels. Check …
Fruit and Vegetable Gains Remain Elevated
Food Institute Focus – Fruit and Vegetable Gains Remain Elevated