From functional foods to global flavors, the U.S. food and beverage landscape is shifting fast, driven by wellness, cultural exploration and changing consumer expectations. For entrepreneurs, these ...

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Research in Ireland has uncovered a lack of awareness and understanding around food safety culture. The project investigated food safety culture in small businesses on the island of Ireland. These ...

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Small food businesses can go further by offering low-glycemic meal kits, portion-controlled snacks and delivery programs built around slow-digesting, blood-sugar-friendly ingredients. As trend analyst ...