Food Industry

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A bright, modern kitchen scene showcasing fresh ingredients and transparently labeled food products, symbolizing the clean label movement.
Brands

What is the clean label movement and why does it matter?

In 2017, clean label milk and dairy alternatives captured a staggering 90% of sales within their category, fundamentally reshaping consumer expectations for everyday products.

Daniel Moretti·May 14, 2026
A split image contrasting a healthy farm with a polluted industrial scene, highlighting the confusion consumers face with food sustainability claims on supermarket shelves.
Brands

Finding True Sustainable Sourcing Certifications for Food

In Australian supermarkets, products in the meat and confectionery categories carrying 'environmental claims' actually had significantly higher emissions than those without any such claims, according

Daniel Moretti·May 12, 2026
US teenagers surrounded by excessive amounts of ultra-processed foods, looking worried about their dietary choices and the health implications.
Nutrition

Ultra-processed food intake exceeds 60% for US youth, sparking new debate.

In a randomized controlled study, participants consuming an ultraprocessed diet consumed 500 more calories per day than those on an unprocessed diet, leading to a two-pound weight gain in just two wee

Ryan Patel·May 10, 2026
A bustling marketplace showcasing ethically sourced food and beverage products with clear sustainability labels, emphasizing consumer choice and responsible production.
Brands

What Are Ethical Sourcing Principles in Food & Beverage?

73% of global consumers say they would definitely or probably change their consumption habits to reduce their environmental impact, according to Meegle .

Daniel Moretti·May 8, 2026
Close-up of a farmer's hands holding a small amount of money, symbolizing the limited direct benefit from fair trade premiums.
Brands

Fair Trade Certifications: Challenges and Realities

Currently, only a few percent of the fair-trade premium paid by consumers directly reaches the individual farmer, according to Maastricht University.

Daniel Moretti·May 7, 2026
A Green Chef meal kit box filled with fresh ingredients, showcasing a 50% off promotion on a modern kitchen counter.
Recipes

Green Chef's 50% off sale boosts healthy meal kit sign-ups

Green Chef's 50% off promotion led to a 15% surge in new healthy meal kit subscribers, temporarily outpacing the entire market's growth and reshaping the segment's competitive landscape.

Isabella Cortez·May 7, 2026
A stressed chef in a restaurant kitchen surrounded by symbolic representations of sugar, salt, and calories, illustrating the challenge of meeting nutrition targets.
Nutrition

UK chains fail sugar, salt, calorie targets, study finds

Only 43% of dishes at the UK's 21 highest-grossing restaurant chains met all voluntary nutrition targets for sugar, according to EurekAlert!

Ryan Patel·May 5, 2026
An empty cocktail bar counter with a single, untouched drink, symbolizing the reduction of cocktail options on restaurant menus.
Drinks

Top 5 Reasons Cocktails Are Disappearing From Menus

At 'The Gilded Spoon,' a high-end New York City restaurant, the 15-item cocktail menu was slashed to just five signature drinks.

Daniel Moretti·May 5, 2026
A split image contrasting the stressful reality of long cooking times for convenient meals with the desired outcome of a perfectly plated dish.
Food

At-home meals: The gap between promise and reality

A Kirkland Signature Chicken Alfredo with Penne Pasta meal, marketed for its convenience, demands approximately 50 minutes of oven time before it reaches the table, according to Foodie .

Isabella Cortez·May 4, 2026
Split image: professional restaurant kitchen contrasted with a home kitchen serving a restaurant-quality meal, highlighting convenience and quality.
Food

At-home meal solutions mimic restaurant takeout for busy consumers

In Los Angeles County, over 320 permits have been issued for home-based restaurants, legalizing operations that once faced thousands in fines for serving Mexican food from private kitchens.

Isabella Cortez·May 4, 2026