Sanders pressed Mattes on the notion that foods are engineered to be irresistible. “There is no universal definition of hyper-palatable. ‘Hyper’ is clearly a sensationalist term to raise fear and ...

W hether it was on a busy Expo floor or in packed Keynote sessions, thought leaders at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo in ...

“Consumers hear the word ‘chemical’ and think unsafe,” said Andrew Lynch, vice president of R&D at Glanbia Performance Nutrition, during the IFT FIRST Hot Topics Studio session “Is It Even Possible to ...

F ew innovations have disrupted consumer behavior as quickly as GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Originally developed to manage diabetes, these drugs—including semaglutide-based products—are rapidly ...

T he “health halo” is a powerful psychological effect that leads consumers to believe certain foods are healthier than they ...

Tea leaves trap heavy-metal contaminants. Researchers at Northwestern University have demonstrated that brewing tea helps ...

W ashington State University professor of food engineering and 2024 IFT Fellow Shyam Sablani heads a food packaging and ...

Despite the complexity, she says, there is one critical thing to remember: “Food processing plays a vital role in making the ...

A s Food Technology reporters navigated a busy IFT FIRST Food Expo floor in July, five key ingredient trends stood out as ...

Fish sandwich kits from East Coast Seafood Group feature buns, cheese, and tartar sauce, along with two crispy fish fillets. Photo courtesy of East Coast Seafood Group ...

Gen Alpha kids (born between 2010 and 2025) favor adventurous tastes and spicy additions, socially responsible and health-forward options, and offerings that blend technology with their favorite ...

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