{"id":17218,"date":"2025-07-23T19:02:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T19:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/funkaces\/?p=17218"},"modified":"2025-07-25T14:09:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T14:09:32","slug":"acdc-news-issue-25-07","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/funkaces\/acdc-news-issue-25-07\/","title":{"rendered":"ACDC News – Issue 25-07"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cProtein-dazed, and still confused\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n

New research findings from the International Food Information Council suggest that America\u2019s protein obsession is real \u2013 and rising. Yet, most consumers still do not know how much protein they actually need. Results of the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey show that 71 percent of Americans are trying to consume protein. Consumption has grown from 67 percent in 2023 and 59 percent in 2022. \u201cProtein is riding a wave of popularity, powered by trends in weight management, fitness and healthy aging.\u201d However, 79 percent of consumers report they are either unaware (53 percent) or unsure (26 percent) how much protein they should actually consume daily.<\/p>\n

You can read \u201cProtein-dazed, and still confused<\/a>\u201d by open access.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe business case for getting your team to laugh together\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We are adding to the ACDC collection a 2022 commentary about the professional and personal value of humor during an era of constant connection, information overload, stress and stiff upper lip. Author Steve Cody, CEO of Peppercomm, leads a communications firm that serves clients involved in food and beverages, consumer lifestyle, finance, crisis management and other matters.\u00a0He cited research indicating that organizations using humor as part of the culture experience shareholder returns 19 percent higher than their competitors.<\/p>\n

\u201cHumor connects people and encourages them to be present. Injecting humor and levity in our daily work interactions, even virtually, can actually change how our brains work, generating more alpha brainwaves that help us develop creative solutions, reduce stress and solve problems. Most important, it builds resiliency,\u00a0which can help employees better navigate the challenges and changes we are facing on a regular basis and bounce back more quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can read \u201cThe business case for getting your team to laugh together<\/a>\u201d by open access.<\/p>\n

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Six ways to become a go-to grocer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The produce industry offers a wealth of insights about communicating effectively in the food world. Here is a recent commentary published in The Packer<\/em>. Columnist Armand Lobato shares tips to food stores about how to be a primary destination for consumers\u2019 purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n