Phenology—the cycle of plant growth stages influenced by weather conditions—should be top of mind for all of us involved in the science of food. As we strive to make our global food system more sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change, understanding phenology is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity.
Fruit and vegetable production begins with the germination of seeds and continues with the unfolding of leaves, the formation of lateral shoots, the elongation of the …
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This op-ed essay advocates for the food industry to step up the pace in implementing enhanced traceability systems, despite FDA’s proposed 30-month extension to the Food Traceability Rule.
In this column, the author provides insight into how the transformation of food waste into high-value ingredients, or upcycling, is made possible by advances in processing technologies, utilization of novel waste streams, and new research findings.
In this article, readers will discover the seven packaging innovations—four associated with format and design achievements and three material science discoveries—that have risen to the top in the past half century in terms of positive impact on the food system and consumers worldwide.
Researchers at Acadia University find that wine drinkers are more accepting of pasta sauce formulated with the addition of grape pomace than those who do not drink wine.