During 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, American consumers retained their pre-pandemic eating occasions at approximately the same frequency: early morning snack, breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack,… [Read More]
Aurora Saulo, PhD, is a professor and extension specialist in food technology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She writes the column "Global Interests" for Food Quality & Safety. Reach her at [email protected]
Articles by Aurora Saulo, PhD
Consumer Understanding of Sustainable Food Packaging
Consumer perception of sustainable food packaging does not always align with the actual sustainability of a package.
The Meaning of Science
What is meant when experts say “follow the science” or “it’s science”? New research shows that science is defined in two radically different ways by two distinct mindsets.
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Food Waste
Increased time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic improved consumer food management skills, leading to reduced food waste.
Consumer Food Purchasing and Eating Behavior During COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted eating behaviors in several ways in the United States, including grocery shopping, food delivery, food categories consumed, and at-home cooking.
View Food Safety Audits as Tools for Continuous Improvement
An audit defines your establishment’s food safety culture, and this must be evident in your daily operations and the products you manufacture.
Difficulties in Meeting FSVP Requirements
FSVP enforcement is in the spotlight as imported foods are projected to increase in volume as diversity in foods become the norm.