Articles Tagged with ''traceability''

Trends | Natural/Organic

Wild Harvested and Organic? How Both Can Be True

From maple syrup and allulose to superfruits and botanicals, wild crop certification expands the definition of organic beyond traditional farming.

Kerry Hughes

June 19, 2026

Products labeled both "wild harvested" and "organic" may seem contradictory, but USDA rules allow uncultivated crops to earn certification under strict harvesting and land-management requirements. From organic allulose and maple syrup to Amazonian superfruits and wild botanicals, brands are finding new ways to bring certified organic ingredients to market.

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Regenerative & Climate-Smart Sourcing

How Sustainability Is Reshaping Ingredient Strategy

March 11, 2026

How Sustainability Is Reshaping Ingredient Strategy.

Protecting the Organic Promise: Combating Fraud in a Growing Market

Industry leaders step up with rigorous traceability, hands-on sourcing and new regulatory tools to safeguard authenticity

Kerry Hughes

June 11, 2025

Organic food fraud is a growing threat as demand surges and global supply chains face new pressures. Product developers are exploring how to strengthen traceability, build direct farmer relationships and adopt new USDA enforcement tools to protect the integrity of the organic label.

Food Trend Predictions For 2020

The Fresh Market weighs in on what it sees as important developments in food and beverage retail

December 11, 2019

Specialty food curators at The Fresh Market have to make buys months in advance of when consumers will see the products on the shelves, so it is imperative they stay ahead of the curve and know what guests will be shopping for well in advance.

Retail State of the Industry | Meat, Poultry & Seafood

New Meat Products Address Snacking, Animal Welfare, Flavor and Plant-Based Demand

Traceability and wholesome, better-for-you attributes represent just a few of the key themes across today's retail meat, poultry and seafood categories.

Robert Garrison

July 10, 2019

Traceability and wholesome, better-for-you attributes represent just one of several key themes across today's retail meat, poultry and seafood categories. Other dominant trends involve snacking, flavor and convenience.

The Missing Link Pet Kelp Formula Probiotic

The Growing Pet Food Market Reflects Human Food Preferences

Pet food brands increasingly formulate products focused on clean label, premium, functional and/or traceable ingredients

Lu Ann Williams

March 19, 2019

With rising disposable incomes and an increasing tendency to regard pets as part of the family, it is not surprising that the trends apparent in the market for human prepared foods—led by interests in health, snacking and indulgence—also should be increasingly apparent in pet foods sector.

Q&A with Dianna Fricke, J.R. Simplot Food Group

A product developer’s perspective on food origin and traceability

August 29, 2018

J.R. Simplot Company, a privately held agribusiness firm, has an integrated portfolio that includes phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, food processing, food brands, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Locally-Sourced, Farm-Fresh, Fair-Practice, Sustainable Foods Shift Industry Landscape

The “social ingredient” trend gains ground

Catherine Stanton

August 29, 2018

Everything starts at the ground level. Initial distribution of ingredients was based on regional availability and classic preservation techniques. A return to roots is happening. When the farm-to-table trend hit restaurants, it was a game-changer. The landscape shifted, and specific farms were highlighted on menus. Farmers, in turn, gained name recognition for humanely raised poultry and meats, unique herbs, and heirloom varietals of corn, tomatoes, plums, and other produce.

Rice: Grown in the United States

Robust US rice production means that communities in rice-growing states are intimately connected to successful rice yields

Nick Roskelly, Executive Editor New Media/Business

Nicholas Roskelly

August 22, 2018

I cannot account for the broad belief that the United States imports rice from Asia. It just kind of generally seems to be the case. But it is not.

Honey Adulteration Is ‘Rotten’

True Source Certified Honey aims to protect consumers, beekeepers, retailers and manufacturers

January 10, 2018

Honey adulteration and the illegal practice of transshipping honey threaten the honey industry in North American by undercutting fair market prices and damaging honey's reputation for quality and safety.

ON DEMAND: Whether you're in R&D, formulation, or innovation, this session will provide enzyme-driven insights to improve your plant-based dairy portfolio.

ON DEMAND: Demand for plant-based beverages is rising, driven by health, environmental, and dietary trends. Yet, challenges around taste, texture, stability, and nutrition remain.