News Releases

Building Trust Through Transparency Focus of CFI Summit
August 17, 2023 Featuring learning sessions, workshops, keynote presentations and networking opportunities, The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) 2023 Transparency Summit will focus on the practical action food... read more
Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing Concludes Comment Period; Leading Retailer to Require Verification
May 10, 2023 GLADSTONE, Mo. – The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture continues to refine the Framework for Responsible Use as a market assurance program organizations... read more
Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture Announces Open Comment Period for Framework for Responsible Use
March 31, 2023 The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture announced today it will hold an open comment period to gather feedback on its Framework for Responsible... read more
Gen Z Poised to Change the Face of Food, CFI Research Shows New Guide Details Strategies to Earn Trust
February 1, 2023 Gen Z is poised to change the face of food, according to new research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI). CFI conducted digital ethnography,... read more
Benson Hill Endorses Framework for Responsible Use of Gene Editing in Agriculture
November 30, 2022 The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture today announced that food tech company Benson Hill, Inc. has formally endorsed the Framework for Responsible Use... read more
Regenerative Ag Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach
September 28, 2022 As more food companies move toward regenerative agriculture commitments to meet bold sustainability goals, close collaboration between the food industry and farmers is key to... read more
The Power of In-Person: Influencer TASTE Tour Highlights Sustainability
September 26, 2022 Soy and soybean farming were on the menu this summer when 10 food bloggers took part in the June 2022 Best Food Facts TASTE Tour... read more
Tackling the Food Industry and Farmer Disconnect
September 16, 2022 The food and agriculture industries often talk about the disconnect between food production and consumers, however, the food industry and farmer disconnect is just as... read more
The Price of Sustainability: Who Pays?
September 6, 2022 The food system is moving in the right direction to become more sustainable, but one of the most significant questions to address is how the... read more
Framework for Responsible Use of Gene Editing in Agriculture Secures Endorsement from Corteva Agriscience
May 25, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture today announced that Corteva Agriscience has formally endorsed the Framework for Responsible Use... read more
BIO Endorses the Framework for Responsible Use of Gene Editing in Agriculture
May 12, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture today announced that the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has formally shown its support... read more
The Center for Food Integrity Names French Executive Director
April 19, 2022 GLADSTONE, Mo. – Mickie French, an accomplished global expert in food value chain communications and marketing strategy, is the new executive director of The Center... read more
Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture launches Framework to guide best practices and build trust in gene editing technology
February 22, 2022 The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture, which includes representatives from food companies, academia, civil society, technology developers, farmers and related associations, released a Framework... read more
New 3Squares Podcast Dishes on the Food Industry
February 1, 2022 Providing deep analysis with a side of humor, the new podcast “3Squares” features a trio of heavy hitters who dish up the latest food and... read more
Research Identifies Keys to Consumer Acceptance of Ag Technology
September 29, 2021 New research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) identifies driving factors of consumer acceptance or rejection of technology, providing farmers and other organizations with... read more
U.S. Soy Equipped with Tools to Engage on Gene Editing
September 27, 2021 It’s an exciting time for soybean farmers, with advancements in gene editing to improve crops and help solve pressing challenges in farming and food production.... read more
US Soy Webinar Focuses on Earning Trust in Gene Editing
March 4, 2021 A March webinar from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) and United Soybean Board (USB) addresses the potential and benefits of gene editing for soy,... read more
Webcast: The Future of Dining Out
January 5, 2021 After an initial plunge during spring 2020 lockdowns and resulting closures nationwide, sales at the country’s restaurants were on an upswing. But surging winter lockdowns... read more
Starbucks’ Howard Joins The Center for Food Integrity Board
October 29, 2020 Jacquelyn Howard, vice president of food supply chain sourcing for The Starbucks Coffee Company, is the newest addition to The Center for Food Integrity (CFI)... read more
Starbucks and Produce Alliance to Talk Race, Inclusion and Diversity Nov. 2 | Marks Launch of New CFI/FMI Initiative
October 20, 2020 Jacquelyn Howard, vice president, global supply chain, The Starbucks Coffee Company, and Melissa Melshenker Ackerman, president of the Produce Alliance, will discuss racial justice, inclusion... read more
Animal Protein Reaches Inflection Point as Threats Emerge
October 14, 2020 For the last half century, U.S. animal agriculture has focused primarily on improving productivity, efficiency and throughput, resulting in increasing supplies of commodities that have... read more
Virtual Sustainability Tour Moves Needle with Influencers
September 30, 2020 The impacts of COVID-19 have shined a spotlight on sustainability in new ways, with consumer priorities shifting to the food supply chain and topics like... read more
Experts Weigh In On Future of Food During Webcast Fundraiser
June 25, 2020 Internationally recognized experts in consumer insights and the food industry will reveal the latest research on consumer trends, the current environment in food and agriculture... read more
Technology is values neutral – your brand is not
June 4, 2020 Technology is playing a crucial role in our understanding of the current coronavirus crisis (think testing, vaccine development, digital communications) and it will play a... read more
Depopulation and meat shortages: Answering the tough questions
June 2, 2020 While many Americans fired up their grills this Memorial Day weekend, some may have found limits on meat purchases, near-empty meat cases or no fresh... read more
Sustainability Shifts: Three Consumer Trends Brewing
May 20, 2020 While not mainstream quite yet, three pandemic-era consumer trends are bubbling just beneath the surface and set for significant growth, according to new online ethnography... read more
Shifting Priorities: COVID-19 and the New Face of Sustainability
April 28, 2020 In the midst of COVID-19, new sustainability priorities are emerging. Focus on health and safety is first and foremost. Packaging and single-use plastics are less... read more
Coronavirus triggers consumers’ “guilty pleasures”
March 16, 2020 Isolation and social distancing brought on by COVID-19, or coronavirus, are causing unprecedented changes in consumer behavior, according to The Center for Food Integrity Consumer... read more
Experts Weigh in on Tradeoffs of Plant and Animal Proteins
March 4, 2020 Will plant-based diets save the planet? Is animal protein important for health? Questions continue to swirl around the pros and cons of animal and plant... read more
Climate Change Conversations to Shift Dramatically, Research Shows
December 19, 2019 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Most Americans engaging online about climate change are mired in the debate as to whether it exists. However, the focus of... read more
Pressure Mounts: Navigating Sustainability Demands and Tradeoffs
November 27, 2019 – Food companies face unprecedented pressure to navigate growing public expectations for a sustainable food supply. The stakes are high as one well-meaning decision can... read more
Free Webinar for Start-Ups Focuses on Gene Editing
September 12, 2019 – Innovations in gene editing are accelerating at break-neck speed, addressing the world’s greatest challenges in food production and human health. However, without the public’s... read more
“Milk” and “Meat” Labels: The New Identity Crisis
August 29, 2019 New research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) shows that a significant and growing group of health-conscious consumers is confused by the mixed messages... read more
Tyson, White Castle weigh in on alternative proteins
August 21, 2019 Representatives of Tyson Foods, White Castle restaurants and MotivBase ethnography research firm will join The Center for Food Integrity (CFI), Fri. Sept. 13, from 1... read more
Costco’s Wilson Elected President of The Center for Food Integrity Board
July 18, 2019 Costco’s Craig Wilson is the new president of The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) board of directors. Wilson, vice president of quality assurance and food... read more
The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture Introduces Communication Resources
November 7, 2018 The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture has created communication resources to help those researching, developing and using the technology support an informed dialogue... read more
CFI Introduces Tools to Help Food System Optimize Sustainability
September 25, 2018 A new framework is now available to equip the food system to make decisions that help optimize sustainability. read more
CFI Welcomes New Leaders and Broad Perspectives on Board
August 15, 2018 The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) welcomes a new slate of board members and officers that reflects the diversity of CFI’s membership read more
CFI’s Gene Editing Coalition To Develop Responsible Use Framework
July 30, 2018 The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture has established a multi-stakeholder Steering Committee to develop a framework for the responsible use of gene editing... read more
GENE EDITING COALITION CREATES COMMUNICATION TOOLKIT AND TRAINING
July 18, 2018 The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture will provide communication materials and training this summer and fall to those researching, developing and communicating about gene editing in food and agriculture. read more
Two Food System Voices Partner to Promote Transparency Culture
March 7, 2018 The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) have partnered to create a new culture of transparency… read more
A Dangerous Disconnect: New Research IDs Food and Ag Trust Gaps
January 9, 2018 While food companies, regulatory agencies and farmers are held responsible for ensuring the health and safety of food, not all are trusted to get the... read more
What Makes Food News and Information Credible? New CFI Research Shows that Truth is Relative
December 4, 2017 When it comes to the credibility of food news and information, truth is relative, according to new research from CFI… read more
Online Training Provides Tools to Engage with Consumers in a New Way
April 25, 2017 A new online program offered by The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) equips participants in the food and agriculture industries with a unique approach to... read more
CFI Releases New Consumer Trust Research
January 17, 2017 A new research approach from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) identifies influential consumer groups and the motivations that not only dictate food trends… read more
Most Consumers Say They Lack Access to Information about Food
September 27, 2016 More of today’s consumers crave information about food and how it’s produced – but the latest consumer trust research from The Center for Food Integrity... read more
The Center for Food Integrity is Forming a Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture
September 13, 2016 The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) announces the formation of the Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture, a partnership of diverse stakeholders committed to... read more
Navigating a Food Safety Crisis: Building Credibility Through Transparency
September 6, 2016 No one is immune from a food safety crisis and its ripple effects on consumers, stakeholders and hard-earned reputations. In fact, crisis is never …. read more
The Transparency Revolution: What Food Companies Expect from Today’s Supply Chain to Earn Trust
August 2, 2016 Today’s consumers want to know what’s in their food, who’s producing it, how it’s produced and how it will impact their health. It’s a new... read more
CFI Welcomes New Leaders and Broad Perspectives on 2016-2017 Board
July 22, 2016 The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) welcomes a new slate of board members and officers that includes professionals from food and agriculture, academia and consumer... read more
The Center for Food Integrity Expands to Canada
May 31, 2016 The Center for Food Integrity has expanded north with the launch of the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity… read more
Expert Panel Examines Broiler Farm Video
April 19, 2016 The Center for Food Integrity’s (CFI) Animal Care Review Panel has examined video released this week from West Virginia broiler farms. It is contained in... read more
Scientists and Industry to Discuss Genetic Advancements and Consumer Trust
March 28, 2016 Are the emerging genetic advancements being made today outpacing the moral, ethical, legal and regulatory conversations? Speakers and panelists will discuss… read more
Growing Distrust in Animal Ag? USFRA, Animal Scientist and HSUS to Discuss
March 14, 2016 The most recent consumer trust research from The Center for Food Integrity shows consumers have growing concern over the treatment of animals raised for food.... read more
Why Consumers Distrust Animal Ag and How We Close the Gap
February 9, 2016 Closing the gap on three issues driving consumer distrust in animal agriculture — animal housing, emerging genetic advancements and antibiotics use — will be the... read more
Campbell Soup Company’s GMO Labeling Move Applauded by CFI
January 8, 2016 Campbell Soup Company’s move to begin disclosing the presence of genetically modified ingredients in its products demonstrates leadership when it comes to transparency… read more
New Transparency Research Reveals What Consumers Want From Food and Ag to Earn Their Trust
November 17, 2015 A new study proves that improved transparency increases consumer trust in food. The Center for Food Integrity’s (CFI) latest research, A Clear View of Transparency... read more
Former White House Policy Advisor, Hershey Exec to Keynote Summit
October 27, 2015 Sam Kass, NBC News senior food analyst and former White House policy advisor, will keynote The Center for Food Integrity 2015 Food Integrity Summit: A... read more
Hershey Executive to Keynote Food Integrity Summit
September 30, 2015 Leslie Turner, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of The Hershey Company, will keynote the 2015 Food Integrity Summit … read more
Expert Panel Examines Video from Turkey Hatchery
June 19, 2015 The Animal Care Review Panel has examined undercover video obtained at a turkey hatchery, where farm employees … read more
Expert Panel Examines Undercover Video Report at Colorado Hog Farm
May 6, 2015 The Center for Food Integrity’s (CFI) Animal Care Review Panel has examined video obtained from a Colorado hog farm according to the group Mercy For... read more
Consumers Don’t Care if U.S. Farmers are “Feeding the World”
April 23, 2015 CFI Research Shows It’s Time to Change the Conversation. “We’re feeding the world” is a mantra often used by those involved in farming and food to... read more
Expert Panel Examines Undercover Video from Chicken Facility
March 15, 2015 CFI created the Animal Care Review Panel program to engage recognized animal care specialists to examine video and provide expert perspectives for food retailers, the... read more

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News Releases

Building Trust Through Transparency Focus of CFI Summit

Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing Concludes Comment Period; Leading Retailer to Require Verification

Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture Announces Open Comment Period for Framework for Responsible Use

Gen Z Poised to Change the Face of Food, CFI Research Shows New Guide Details Strategies to Earn Trust

Benson Hill Endorses Framework for Responsible Use of Gene Editing in Agriculture

Regenerative Ag Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach

The Power of In-Person: Influencer TASTE Tour Highlights Sustainability

Tackling the Food Industry and Farmer Disconnect

The Price of Sustainability: Who Pays?

Framework for Responsible Use of Gene Editing in Agriculture Secures Endorsement from Corteva Agriscience

BIO Endorses the Framework for Responsible Use of Gene Editing in Agriculture

The Center for Food Integrity Names French Executive Director

Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture launches Framework to guide best practices and build trust in gene editing technology

New 3Squares Podcast Dishes on the Food Industry

Research Identifies Keys to Consumer Acceptance of Ag Technology

U.S. Soy Equipped with Tools to Engage on Gene Editing

US Soy Webinar Focuses on Earning Trust in Gene Editing

Webcast: The Future of Dining Out

Starbucks’ Howard Joins The Center for Food Integrity Board

Starbucks and Produce Alliance to Talk Race, Inclusion and Diversity Nov. 2 | Marks Launch of New CFI/FMI Initiative

Animal Protein Reaches Inflection Point as Threats Emerge

Virtual Sustainability Tour Moves Needle with Influencers

Experts Weigh In On Future of Food During Webcast Fundraiser

Technology is values neutral – your brand is not

Depopulation and meat shortages: Answering the tough questions

Sustainability Shifts: Three Consumer Trends Brewing

Shifting Priorities: COVID-19 and the New Face of Sustainability

Coronavirus triggers consumers’ “guilty pleasures”

Experts Weigh in on Tradeoffs of Plant and Animal Proteins

Climate Change Conversations to Shift Dramatically, Research Shows

Pressure Mounts: Navigating Sustainability Demands and Tradeoffs

Free Webinar for Start-Ups Focuses on Gene Editing

“Milk” and “Meat” Labels: The New Identity Crisis

Tyson, White Castle weigh in on alternative proteins

Costco’s Wilson Elected President of The Center for Food Integrity Board

The Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture Introduces Communication Resources

CFI Introduces Tools to Help Food System Optimize Sustainability

CFI Welcomes New Leaders and Broad Perspectives on Board

CFI’s Gene Editing Coalition To Develop Responsible Use Framework

GENE EDITING COALITION CREATES COMMUNICATION TOOLKIT AND TRAINING

Two Food System Voices Partner to Promote Transparency Culture

A Dangerous Disconnect: New Research IDs Food and Ag Trust Gaps

What Makes Food News and Information Credible? New CFI Research Shows that Truth is Relative

Online Training Provides Tools to Engage with Consumers in a New Way

CFI Releases New Consumer Trust Research

Most Consumers Say They Lack Access to Information about Food

The Center for Food Integrity is Forming a Coalition for Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture

Navigating a Food Safety Crisis: Building Credibility Through Transparency

The Transparency Revolution: What Food Companies Expect from Today’s Supply Chain to Earn Trust

CFI Welcomes New Leaders and Broad Perspectives on 2016-2017 Board

The Center for Food Integrity Expands to Canada

Expert Panel Examines Broiler Farm Video

Scientists and Industry to Discuss Genetic Advancements and Consumer Trust

Growing Distrust in Animal Ag? USFRA, Animal Scientist and HSUS to Discuss

Why Consumers Distrust Animal Ag and How We Close the Gap

Campbell Soup Company’s GMO Labeling Move Applauded by CFI

New Transparency Research Reveals What Consumers Want From Food and Ag to Earn Their Trust

Former White House Policy Advisor, Hershey Exec to Keynote Summit

Hershey Executive to Keynote Food Integrity Summit

Expert Panel Examines Video from Turkey Hatchery

Expert Panel Examines Undercover Video Report at Colorado Hog Farm

Consumers Don’t Care if U.S. Farmers are “Feeding the World”

Expert Panel Examines Undercover Video from Chicken Facility