Flavor and Wellness

Food Marketing

5 articles

A child is tempted by unhealthy snacks amidst a chaotic background of food advertising, illustrating the impact of marketing on children's choices.
Brands

Food brands exploit 'soft claims' to push unhealthy products, harming children.

Over 80% of food advertising promotes fast food, sugary drinks, candy, and unhealthy snacks, directly influencing children's dietary choices, according to the UConn Rudd Center .

Daniel Moretti·August 27, 2026
A beautifully arranged Violife dairy-free cheese platter, showcasing the appealing texture and variety of vegan cheeses with fresh accompaniments.
Recipes

Violife Debunks Dairy-Free Cheese Myths in New Social Series

Violife has launched its 'Undairy the Dish' social series on TikTok and Instagram, directly tackling common consumer concerns about vegan cheese's taste, meltiness, and texture.

Isabella Cortez·June 9, 2026
A consumer carefully inspects a 'clean label' product in a supermarket aisle, questioning its true value and benefits.
Brands

What is Clean Label Food and Why Does Consumer Trust Matter?

You might pay more for a 'clean label' snack, believing it offers superior health or safety, only to find no actual nutritional or safety advantage over its conventional counterpart.

Daniel Moretti·June 5, 2026
A supermarket aisle with food products, some appearing sustainable but with subtle hints of greenwashing and deception.
Brands

Navigating Greenwashing in Sustainable Food Claims

Nearly four in 10 packaged foods in Sydney supermarkets boast sustainability claims.

Daniel Moretti·May 15, 2026
Chefs in a busy kitchen plating trendy dishes inspired by viral social media food challenges, highlighting the impact on the food industry.
Food

Viral food trends: Reshaping the food industry and consumer habits

Applebee's O-M-Cheeseburger, a direct result of a viral trend, quickly became the chain's No.

Isabella Cortez·April 17, 2026