Background Processed foods are typically praised/revered for their convenience,
palatability, and novelty; however, their healthfulness has increasingly come under scrutiny …

Background Although the consumer enjoys many benefits provided by the current food
processing technology, some health professionals and digital influencers suggest that there …

Background Achieving the goal of sustainable development of the fruit and vegetables
(F&Veg) value chain is heavily dependent on processing at both the global and local levels …

Background Food processing has been used to convert raw agricultural produce into edible,
safe, healthy and nutritious food products and to preserve foods. Emerging non-thermal …

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become increasingly dominant globally, contributing to
as much as 60% of total daily energy intake in some settings. Epidemiological evidence …

Humans need food processing assuring food safety, quality, and functionality to sustain their
life. The ongoing debates regarding food processing require rational and scientific data …

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are negatively perceived by part of the scientific community,
the public, and policymakers alike, to the extent they are sometimes referred to as not “real …

There is increasing concern about the negative impact of the modern food system on the
health of both us and our planet. As the global population continues to increase, we need to …

Background The US faces remarkable food and nutrition challenges. A new federal effort to
strengthen and coordinate nutrition research could rapidly generate the evidence base …

Food scientists need to work together with agriculturists, nutritionists, civil society, and
governments to develop an integrative approach to feed a growing population sustainably …