Tag: research

Martin C. Ruebelt, PhD, has been appointed to the Food Science and Technology Leadership Board at the University of California, Davis

Square released the latest edition of its quarterly Restaurant Industry Report, which uses data across Square’s food and beverage sellers to examine dining trends and shifts in both consumer spending and restaurant wages.

Recent research by the USDA shows more than 6 million of those who are eligible for WIC are missing out on its proven health benefits.

A new study from the University of Cincinnati (UC) indicates that daily strawberry consumption can reduce the risk of dementia in middle-aged people.

Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in a trip to a brick-and-mortar supermarket – but online shoppers are less susceptible to unhealthy impulse buys, a new Cornell study has found.

In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeks improved key markers of eye health in older adults.

Canadian Produce Marketing Association has released a report outlining the economic footprint of the Canadian fresh produce supply chain. 

Everybody knows and regrets that many fruits and vegetables begin to spoil after harvest, but why do they?

For some time, traffic to the dining industry has been impacted by inflationary pressures on consumer spending. Various restaurant categories have seen a decline in visits, and yet, some chains – and formats like “eatertainment” – are weathering the storm.

Rabobank recently published its World Avocado Trade Map, charting global avocado production, consumption, and trade. In the next few years, avocado trade will continue to grow, but the market will be more competitive, forcing operators to be not only more efficient, but also increasingly sustainable.