Food Movements
Covering the movements changing the way we think about food.
Food isn’t just about taste and trends; big movements are seeking to change the way we think about and interact with food. For some, dietary restrictions—whether for health or culture—are a mainstay in daily life; for others, food is a channel for effecting social change.
Food movements have heightened efforts to certify products as kosher, gluten-free, Fair Trade and USDA Organic, among others. Often symbolized by a distinct icon on product packaging, these third-party certifications are a way for shoppers to support a definitive movement. Certification is strictly enforced, so certified products don’t come with the uncertainty of a package that simply says “natural”—a term that’s not regulated by any third party.
As technology intertwines with food movements (see: Find the Farmer, Food Safety Text Alerts, Foodprint), and the nation undergoes a shift toward a more food-focused culture—through mandatory calorie listings, the Child Nutrition Act, and updated food safety regulations—our ability to make educated (and safe) decisions about food grows more accessible. And that’s a movement we at foodspring.com can get behind.
Featured Food Movements
Getting to know
organic food.
An introduction
to fair trade.
What it means to be Kosher.
The rise of gluten free.
Foods for healthy living
