Food Industry News

Plant-based food industry exceeds $7 billion in sales in 2020, report says

On February 14, 2003, Mary Day's mother, Charlotte Houle, spoke to a Riley County Police detective in Kansas. Throughout the interview, Houle maintained that although she did not take steps to find her 13-year-old daughter, she had nothing to do…

Grocery Delivery Workers at Imperfect Foods Vote to Unionize - VICE

The victory at Imperfect Foods was a narrow one, with 28 workers voting yes and 23 voting no. In a statement to Bloomberg, the startup said it 'believes that the results were materially impacted by the inability of certain drivers to timely obtain…

Upcycled food trend turns waste into ingredients found on store shelves

Recipes: Using avocados for Indian food? Raw zucchini? These unusual dishes really sing

The first bite fills my mouth with unexpected stars. Yes, sometimes dishes surprise me. On paper, the recipes or descriptions may seem puzzling or humdrum, the combination of ingredients failing to sing to my food-loving imagination. But I am…

Lebanon faces tough Ramadan amid 'insane' food prices

Many Muslim families in Lebanon are struggling to afford iftar, the evening meal which breaks the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan, as food prices soar amid the country's worst economic crisis in decades. “Prices are insane and…

Eating thrown out food becomes latest food trend

On February 14, 2003, Mary Day's mother, Charlotte Houle, spoke to a Riley County Police detective in Kansas. Throughout the interview, Houle maintained that although she did not take steps to find her 13-year-old daughter, she had nothing to do…

Hezbollah prepares parallel state in Lebanon using food weapon

‘To be able to shop in these supermarkets, you have to have a card issued by Hezbollah,” said a Hezbollah official, who asked not to be named in a recent France24 report on Lebanon. A few paragraphs later the official clarified his…

Upcycled food trend turns waste into ingredients found on store shelves

(CBS) – They say one man's trash is another man's treasure, and lately, that even applies to the food we eat. Upcycled foods are made from ingredients that would usually be thrown out. They're further processed into marketable products…

5 Foods That Can Cause Memory Loss

Much like physical activities, even food is vital for good health and well-being. Even our brain needs nutrients to stay sharp and active. However, bad eating habits can affect your brain adversely as well. Consumption of some foods can cause…

Plant-based food industry exceeds $7 billion in sales in 2020, report says

A new report found the plant-based food industry could be worth more than $74 billion by 2027. This comes as popular companies, like Oatly and Impossible Foods, are launching their IPOs. Both are rumored to be valued at about $10 billion each.

Nigella Lawson reveals favourite Aussie food and 'guilty pleasures

Nigella Lawson is known for her lavish and luscious recipes. But like everyone else, the cook has a number of guilty pleasures she indulges in when she doesn't feel like slaving over the stove. The 61-year-old told this week's issue of Stellar…

This Week in Twitter: Welcome Back, Football, Thayer Munford Likes Food, and Dogecoin Captures the Athletic Department's Zeitgeist

This Week in Twitter is our weekly look at some of the week's best and most entertaining tweets from current and former Ohio State players and other Buckeye accounts. Hello! It is indeed a beautiful day for football and we're here for it and ready…

'We love foie gras': French outrage at UK plan to ban imports of 'cruel' delicacy

The head of France's foie gras producers' association has said she is “shocked and outraged” that the British government is considering banning imports of the product. And she has invited MPs to visit French farms producing foie gras…

Austin-based frozen smoothie bowl hits shelves at HEB now, Whole Foods soon

Scoopable smoothies. In your freezer. It's the newest Austin-based product to hit grocery shelves, and it's from Blenders & Bowls, the açaí smoothie shop that has been around since 2010. Starting this month, the frozen smoothie bowls…

Adirondack Wine & Food Festival postponed for second straight year

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — For a second year in a row, the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival was postponed. The annual wine and food event was originally scheduled for June 26 and 27, 2021, at the Lake George Festival Commons in Lake George Village.