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These natural flavors are not easy to source

Flavor firms discuss some of the challenges they face when sourcing certain natural, clean-label flavors. 1

10 things the health-food craze won’t tell you

The $22 billion health-food store industry is expected to grow 3.3% over the next five years, but food in a package labeled “healthy” isn’t necessarily healthy.

How does Listeria develop antimicrobial resistance in food products?

A research project by Surrey's BioProChem group reveals crucial evidence about the way Listeria grows in foods – particularly when novel, milder processing techniques are applied – which could have implications for the food processing industry.

10 Processed Foods to Avoid

Processed foods are convenient, and not all of them are bad for you. Sometimes, however, convenience can mean large amounts of hidden sodium, fats, and sugar.

Are there really ‘healthier’ processed foods?

The answer to the question of healthier processed foods will be based on how you define "healthier." If your definition is simply a processed food that contains a smaller quantity of an unwanted component, or more of a wanted one, then no doubt there are many "healthier" processed foods – and no doubt, too, consumers are flocking to them.

Could you go without processed foods for a month?

For even the most health conscious among us, a diet free of processed foods presents a challenge. Give it a try this month.

Why Should We Avoid Processed Food?

Poor nutrition is one of the leading causes of health- and economy-related burdens worldwide. This article looks at why we should avoid ultra-processed food.

What Is Contract Food Manufacturing?

A contract manufacturer provides manufacturing services for companies that sell products versus services. Contract manufacturing (or co-packing) is a form of outsourcing that continues to be...

What Is a “Processed” Food?

What exactly is a processed food? Our Nutrition Editor breaks it down for you.

What Is Ultra-Processed Food?

We eat a lot of ultra-processed food, and these foods tend to be sugary and not so great for us. But the problem isn’t necessarily the fact that they’re ultra-processed. This is a weird and arguably unfair way to categorize foods, so let’s take a look at what “ultra-processed” really means.

What are ultra-processed foods?

It can be hard to avoid processed foods. But if you can skip ultra-processed foods, you’ll likely escape most of the pitfalls of packaged food.

Researchers tie ultra-processed food increase to elevated cancer risk

A French study in The BMJ found a 10% dietary increase in sugary cereals, packaged snacks and other highly processed foods was associated with a 12% increase in the overall risk of cancer. The findings, based on 24-hour dietary records for almost 105,000 adults with an average age of 43 who completed at least two online questionnaires, showed an 11% higher risk of breast cancer tied to ultra-processed sugary products.

Is There an Upside to Processed Food?

Not all processed foods are unhealthy, but it can be challenging to find the right balance of convenience, cost, and health for your family's diet.

Should ‘ultra-processed’ foods include health warnings?

They're bad for us, but what, exactly, is a processed food?

Scientists have clear ways of defining which foods are processed. A lot of it has to do with the ingredients that keep items shelf-stable.

Are all ‘processed foods’ really bad for you?

Many people say they try to avoid "processed food" as if it's a kind of poison.

Which processed foods are better than natural?

Processed food conjures up images of unhealthy meals and snacks that have been mass-produced in factories. But can our intervention actually make some foods better for us?

What Does ‘Processed Food’ Even Mean, and Why Is It So Bad?

A nutrition expert explains what processed food is, what kind should be avoided, and how it impacts your health

Did you know you're eating HPP-processed foods?

You're eating foods made safe without heat sterilization, instead using the 'cold pasteurized' of high-pressure processing. Many of these foods are...

Study: Eating Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Your IBD Risk

New research finds that eating ultra-processed foods appears to increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).