A big contributor to more meals being prepared in the home is the lunch occasion, as nearly half the workforce works from home one or more days a week.
The share of meals prepared at home remained elevated in October, at a consumer estimated 78.4% of all occasions, according to the IRI survey of primary grocery shoppers.
The regulation of cell culture technology is being done collaboratively and in close partnership with USDA-FSIS for food made from cultured livestock or poultry cells.
Advancements in cell culture technology are enabling food developers to use animal cells obtained from livestock, poultry, and seafood in the production of food, with these products expected to be ready for the U.S. market in the near future.
For many economically pessimistic consumers attractive pricing will seal the deal, while value-added products offering convenient meal options appeal to busy shoppers.
For many economically pessimistic consumers attractive pricing will seal the deal, while value-added products offering convenient meal options appeal to busy shoppers.
USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young is announcing a nearly $24 million investment across 45 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers.