A lthough still in its early days, CRISPR has already been called the most powerful scientific tool of the century. Using ...

Flavor trend expert Melanie Zanoza Bartelme of Mintel shares how social media, Gen Z curiosity, and a craving for comfort are redefining the tastes of 2026 and beyond. Food scientist Abbey Thiel ...

Relying on a handful of crops makes the entire system more vulnerable to pests, disease, and climate shocks. By cultivating a ...

Balance IQ with EQ. Food companies have always thrived on facts, data, and technical and scientific advances—the so-called ...

Swicy mashups, savory–sweet pairings, and sour notes fuel innovation. Authentic global cuisines replace broad, Americanized versions. Botanicals, adaptogens, and fermented ingredients link flavor with ...

The “health halo” is a powerful psychological effect that leads consumers to believe certain foods are healthier than they are, simply because of appealing claims on the label. This phenomenon ...

The phase-out of synthetic food dyes is moving from proposal to reality, and product developers are under pressure to adapt. At IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, held July 14–16 in Chicago, a Hot ...

The dismal statistics around new product rollouts are well known in the food industry. New product failure rates are as high as 90% by some calculations. But what if product developers could ...

From the latest in AI-powered R&D to sprinkle-topped lemonade and vegan mac & cheese, day one at IFT FIRST®: Annual Event and Expo delivered a feast of innovation. The expo floor buzzed with ...

To many people, the term “nut butter” means peanut butter, but really, it’s a moniker that involves many different spreads. Look at the nut butter products currently on your supermarket shelves. Of ...

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have rapidly evolved from futuristic concepts to practical tools driving innovation across industries. From health care to ...

The development of the Dietary Guidelines is a multi-year, multi-step process. Via HHS, the process is as follows: This year, the proposed scientific questions that will inform the next edition of the ...