We live in an interesting time. Advances in technology allow us to communicate instantly across the globe. The plethora of nutritional supplements and wellness venues strive to improve our longevity. Yet, decades-old technology and scientific discoveries that have...
I’m guessing that you have cheese in your refrigerator right now. After all, the facts show we love cheese. A recent Bloomberg article highlighted that our “love” for cheese in the U.S. has more than doubled since 1975, with an average of 42 pounds being consumed per...
“Words matter” is a frequent phase we hear. While the original intent may not be associated with what we eat, it certainly resonates in today’s environment. Words like “fresh,” “natural” or “local” seem to conjure up warm feelings and images of healthy foods, while...
Bird flu, lead in cinnamon, cantaloupes or cucumbers with salmonella, and numerous food recalls have highlighted the news feeds over the past year. So perhaps, the recent 2024 International Food Information Council (IFIC) Food and Health Consumer Survey results...
Amid the headlines of the ever-changing bird flu outbreaks in chickens1 and now, the spread to dairy cattle, one headline is still consistent: our food is safe. Poultry producers and dairy farmers work to ensure their products are safe by following safety protocols...
Eggs are in the headlines again! It is Easter and the lure of dying eggs and creating egg-centric dishes for holiday meals increases the attention. But it’s the cost that is getting the headlines this year. While we were spoiled for paying less than one dollar per...
It’s Thanksgiving Week … and our thoughts are turning to food! While the price of the average Thanksgiving meal is almost three dollars cheaper than last year, the meal cost is still 25% higher compared to 2019. With the increased cost of our holiday meals, so should...
With the early budding of spring flowers and trees in Kentucky, we are about to see nature’s pause button in action as temperatures drop below freezing! Even though the early flowers and budding fruit trees may not fare well, this is not the case for today’s supply of...
It’s Thanksgiving Week … and our thoughts turn to food! Whether we’re in the middle of thawing turkeys, baking pies, or placing a last-minute order, how we store and prepare our food needs to be top of mind! Here are five essential tips for your list! With this year’s...
Long summer days and warm nights are the perfect setting for picnics, road trips, music festivals … and foodborne illness. Why the connection? As the temperatures rise, so do the occasions for serving food outdoors. If basic rules for handing food are not part of the...