As this issue goes to press, the U.S. is experiencing its worst drought in more than half a century, causing serious damage to the domestic corn crop, impacting yield prospects and even starting to factor in the prospects for soybean production.
A new study finds most Canadians would prefer to buy local products when they shop for groceries. What is more, a BMO Capital Markets survey finds those consumers are willing to pay a premium to purchase local foods. It found Canadian consumers are willing to pay 16% more for domestic fruits and vegetables, and 19% more for Canadian meat products.
Consumers are demanding more—and less—from upscale desserts. The push for healthy indulgence, plus more discriminating consumer palates, add layer upon layer of challenges for formulators of the sweet finish.
Stanford University doctors dug through reams of research to find out - and concluded there's little evidence that going organic is much healthier, citing only a few differences involving pesticides and antibiotics.
RIBUS uses rice bran and hulls from U.S. farms to make a variety of ingredients that serve many functions. The company’s Nu-RICE, Nu-BAKE, Nu-FLOW and Nu-FLAC rice extracts and rice concentrates help emulsify (bind oil and water); carry flavors; help dry ingredients flow freely; and increase output of extruded cereals, snacks and pasta.