29 Nov, 2020 The next step in sugar reduction: the UK's proposed "sin tax" on chocolate. By Paul Benson The effort to reduce the sugar content in food and beverage products continues, and now it looks like the UK may start taxing (or...
26 Nov, 2020 An Afternoon Discussion with Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings By Tami Buckner I look forward to speaking with Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings as we discuss the late Rep. Elijah Cummings' memoir We're Better Than This....
25 Nov, 2020 CPG Watch, COVID-19 and Beyond By Michael Best The pandemic has only accelerated trends for Direct-to-Consumer in CPG. Companies large and small are taking notes on economic trends...
25 Nov, 2020 The debate over carbs moves to a new battleground: the U.S. government's upcoming dietary guidelines. By Paul Benson The government is expected to finalize its new dietary guidelines in December. The current draft recommends Americans get roughly half...
24 Nov, 2020 The Stay-at-Home Economy is Here to Stay By Michael Best This year has changed how we live in every way, and businesses have shifted accordingly. As the economy recovers, are these changes...
24 Nov, 2020 Family members sue over employer's alleged requirement that employees not wear masks. Will there be more? By Paul Benson The debate over mask-wearing requirements is one of the most intriguing issues to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some states, like...
23 Nov, 2020 A beverage that is supposed to taste like 2020. Flavorman went for something "bittersweet." I'm not sure how I feel about the "sweet" part of it. By Paul Benson If you're like me, when the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2021, you'll take a healthy swig of your favorite adult beverage and bid...
23 Nov, 2020 Handling The Challenges of Coronavirus On Campuses By Daniel Kaufman Higher education institutions continue to adapt to the impact of coronavirus on campus and remain nimble, given the fluid situation.
20 Nov, 2020 While truly a virus, Covid-19’s effects impact the efficacy of antibiotics By Kristine Seymour While we all understand that Covid-19 is a virus, data shows that antibiotics are being utilized at a higher rate and possibly...
20 Nov, 2020 The European Union's Highest Court Ruled that CBD is not a Narcotic Drug By David DiGiacomo The court's ruling that restrictions on extraction from the cannabis seeds and fiber were an unnecessary restriction of the free movement...
19 Nov, 2020 The Incredible, Edible Egg May Give You More Than You Bargained For By Kristine Seymour Egg consumption over the last two decades continues to rise and coincidentally, so does Type 2 diabetes. Researchers have concluded that...
19 Nov, 2020 FDA touts transparency as weekly reports on foodborne outbreaks begin. By Paul Benson Is "transparency" an inherent good? Most of what I read these days seems to assume it is. I will reserve judgment, however, on whether...