FoodNavigator

‘Clean food’ classification created

As consumers are becoming more conscious of their health and wellbeing, many are turning towards natural, ‘clean’ foods - foods with few additives, made up largely of natural ingredients. Driven in ...
Phys.org

Plant-based foods' biochemical composition can be significantly affected depending on the processing method

A study conducted at the Food Sciences unit of the University of Turku in Finland showed that different processing methods significantly affect the biochemical composition of plant-based foods.
Morningstar

IAB Tech Lab Releases Food Item Classification Framework (FICF 1.0) to Standardize Culinary Data Infrastructure

NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The IAB Tech Lab today announced the release of the Food Item Classification Framework (FICF) 1.0 for public comment. Developed by the Culinary Standards & ...
Seattle Times

Are tomatoes a fruit? 7 food classification arguments that never end

Prepare to be shocked by these revelations about food that will challenge your opinion around its classification. Could tomatoes belong in the fruit aisle, and should cereals be shelved next to canned ...
FoodBusinessNews

Food industry coalitions scrutinize term ‘UPF’

WASHINGTON — Food industry coalitions the Grain Chain and the Food & Beverage Issue Alliance (FBIA) have urged the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Agriculture ...