There is much controversy surrounding the topic of labeling plant-based products as “milk” or “meat” in the food industry. This discussion speaks in favor of these restrictive labeling laws, emphasizing their importance in consumer transparency and protecting food terminology. To begin, the primary purpose of labeling laws is to ensure …
Impossibly Unclear…
The primary purpose of the “Bioengineered” label is to convey to consumers that a product has been made using genetic engineering or bioengineering techniques. However, whether this label effectively serves this purpose is the subject of discussion. A food I found that contained this label was the Impossible Burger ground …
Why Does Everyone Have Food Allergies?
A Washing Post article I found goes into the details of why so many more people seem to have food allergies now than in past years. To begin, most data is self-reported (or parent-reported), meaning that we do not know how many people actually have the allergies that they say …
Give Back Bars
A product that is currently sitting in my pantry is the Everlasting Joy MacroBar. This protein bar has multiple ethical labels on it including, USDA Organic, Vegan, and Gluten-Free. But, what I am most focused on discussing today is its purpose. On the packaging, the box and wrapper both state, …
FreshConnect
I would like to introduce, FreshConnect! FreshConnect is an app that is designed to transform the way we source and distribute food in today’s society. During the height of the pandemic, the food industry faced challenges in more ways than one. FreshConnect was designed to provide a solution to a …
Food Is My Fuel
Ever since I was a little girl, I was an adventurous eater. My mom would never repeat recipes and I believe that is the reason why I am so open-minded about food. There were a couple of instances in my life that did change my perspective on food that I …