Food prices in the United States have skyrocketed to their highest levels in a decade as compounding supply chain issues continue to wreak havoc on businesses everywhere. This is according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which releases a monthly Food Price Index (FFPI) that measures “the monthly change in international prices of a basket […]
Storable food mega-supplier Augason Farms has ceased operations for 90 days, citing, “global raw-material shortages” and “substantial delays” in procurement and production. “Regrettably, BCG [the parent company owner of Augason Farms] cannot fulfill your orders on time; therefore, this letter communicates our decision to suspend business for the next 90 days, effective immediately,” says an […]
We all know that junk food is terrible for us, but there may be occasions when you’re tempted to give in. Perhaps the vending machine is the social center at your office and you find yourself chatting and snacking more often than not, or you’ve given in to your kids’ requests that you buy the […]
There will come a time when the food packaging industry will finally phase out plastic food packaging made from petroleum products due to their unhealthy effects on consumers. When that happens, an article in Phys.org stated, they will need a replacement material that is cheap, sturdy, and healthier. One such substitute is a mix of starch […]
Vitamins are essential for the body to be able to put the nutrients in food to use. Because vitamins are not produced by the body, we have to get them through the food that we also eat! Our bodies only need a certain amount of vitamins, which can be provided by eating reasonable amounts of […]
The leading cause of cancer is the food we eat. A long time ago we consumed a diet of mainly alkaline food, but that has changed, and rate of cancer has increased. The majority doctors don’t inform you on the correct food to eat to stay free of cancer and what to eat to cause […]
You may find this fact a bit interesting, but it is so true and fascinating. Avocado seeds are packed full of nutrients that can provide several health benefits to the body. In fact, the seeds contain more antioxidants than the avocado fruity fleshes and most fruits, vegetables and healing teas do. The seeds, even have […]
After the food-safety scandals in 2015 that affected at least 491 people and the steady market decline that came with that, Chipotle Mexican Grill is getting a fresh start with a clean menu makeover in the hope to revive sales. In an attempt to save the brand’s reputation, Chipotle’s founder and CEO Steve Ells announced […]
If you were buying organic food ten years ago, more than one acquaintance probably rolled their eyes at you and said you were being taken advantage of by a savvy marketing ploy. Over time, however, attitudes have started to shift as more people become aware of the impact that fruit and vegetables grown with pesticides […]