Food & Drink

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As society sorts through its response to the threat of Climate Change, much of the attention is on ways to generate more renewable energy and “electrification” of the transport sector. There are many other challenges and opportunities for Climate Action including one which involves strategies to deal with the greenhouse gas emissions that come from

If you have a chip on your shoulder—or anywhere else for that matter—you may want to check out an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before eating it. The announcement is specifically for Lay people, people who have bought particular packages of potato chips from Frito-Lay. Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall

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Food companies must work harder to help keep people from becoming obese in the first place. Two recent developments represent two very different approaches for reversing the obesity crisis: the return of “diet” pills, and PepsiCo’s PEP recent “stealth” strategy to gradually reduce sugar, salt and fat in its snacks lineup (without telling anyone). The

Chef Daniel Calvert is now one of the top-rated chefs in all of Tokyo. Which places him high on the list of top-rated chefs, globally. It’s fitting, considering how many miles he’s covered to arrive at his own kitchen at SÉZANNE. The acclaimed artisan was born in Surrey, England, spent significant time plating cuisine in

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This is the fifth in a series of columns that report on the 30th annual The Lempert Report Trend Forecast; its focus is on the most important issues the retail and food industries face. Today, it’s all about how climate change will change every supermarket in the nation. I would be remiss, as one who

In the Cayman Islands, on any given day, it’s not uncommon to cross paths with TV host, entrepreneur and celebrity foodie, Elizabeth Chambers. Originally a long stay visitor during the pandemic, the Food Network star has since established a firm footprint on Cayman soil, recently announcing the launch of the first international location of her

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The “Caviar” of Spices If you think vanilla is that peculiar caramel-colored liquid you see on supermarket shelves, think again. The real vanilla is the “Caviar” of spices, also known as “Black Gold.” The most popular aroma in the world comes from this unusual spice and it is the second most expensive in the world,

Don’t expect a sit-down meal at the fast-growing chain Salad and Go. You can’t dine inside since it’s drive-thru only, with options for pick-up of online and mobile app orders. Welcome to the new world of fast, quick dining. But Charlie Morrison, CEO of Salad and Go, since April 2022, which is based in Phoenix,

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Traceability is nothing new for the agricultural sector, but the scope and intensity of such efforts are on the rise. This trend involves a diverse set of drivers including concerns (social justice, illegal fishing, and food safety), and as well as aspirations (sustainability and climate action). There are some unique challenges depending on the food/crop

Nearly 2 trillion beverage containers are produced and sold worldwide each year. Although some are recycled or reused, the vast majority of the most environmentally harmful containers, made from plastic, end up in landfills or polluting our lands and oceans. While aluminum cans and glass bottles are often promoted as environmentally friendly due to their

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This is the fourth in a series of columns that report on the 30th annual The Lempert Report Trend Forecast; its focus is on the most important issues the retail and food industries face. Today, it’s all about how retail technologies are, and should, change grocery retail. Retail technology has embraced digital tools and innovations

After the 2019 hard seltzer boom, beverage market trends indicated that the ready-to-drink (RTD) market would remain evergreen. But by late 2022, demand waned. Sales declined by 5.5% as customers flocked to bars and restaurants instead of supermarkets for cocktails. But one 20-year industry veteran noticed an interesting trend. “After examining the market, we saw

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Center-stage startups may soon become gamechangers; meanwhile their journey could already contain a valuable lesson for us all. Innovation Spotlight The journey of each start up is unique, yet the challenges they encounter are not. The ways they choose to overcome obstacles on their path, the creativity it takes to maneuver and prevail along the