Category: Food Industry

Scandals Of The Fast Food Industry

Fast food in the U.S. has grown from a $6-billion-a-year industry in 1970 into a corporate juggernaut with a reported $200 billion in annual revenues in 2015.

The Biggest Scandals Of The Food Industry

Food fraud is a complex and pervasive issue that affects the global food supply chain. It can take many forms and involves the deliberate adulteration, misbranding, or substitution of food products for economic gain.

The Empire Of Soft Drinks

Nationally, 63% of adults aged 18 or older reported drinking sugar-sweetened beverages once daily or more. Sugary drinks include regular soda, sweetened fruit drinks, sports/energy drinks, and sweetened coffee/tea drinks.

Why We Should Stop Eating Cereals?

Breakfast cereal is a staple in the United States. According to the US census, as a country, we go through 2.7 billion boxes of cereal each year.

The Risks Of Consuming Energy Drinks

Consumption of energy drinks has been increasing dramatically in the last two decades, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Energy drinks are aggressively marketed with the claim that these products give an energy boost to improve physical and cognitive performance.

The Dangers Of Artificial Sweeteners

Some people use products called sugar substitutes, also known as artificial sweeteners. They taste sweet like sugar but have fewer calories. Some have no calories.

What We Know About Instant Noodles?

Instant noodles are a popular staple consumed across the globe, either as a snack or a meal. The simplicity of noodle preparation and its taste make it one of the most widely consumed meals around the world.

Sugar Is Everywhere

The average American consumes more than 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). That’s nearly double what most of us should eat. It adds about an extra 275 calories to our diet each day, and it contributes to increased rates of weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

The Hidden Story Behind Quaker Oats

Few breakfast foods are more popular or inviting than oatmeal. With an estimated $5.3 billion market size, people love that the dish is filling, inexpensive, and easy to prepare.