Food Industry

Note: This post contains mentions of drug use and graphic violence. As someone who used to work in food service, there are definitely stories I have that might seem unbelievable because of how wild they are. But when redditor u/shrodingerspepper asked r/KitchenConfidential to dish out their kitchen horror stories, my…

A 46,000-year-old gopher hole in Siberia served as a time capsule for some very old plant material and a small nematode roundworm, which was later revived, according to a new study. Researchers from the Soil Cryology Lab in Russia extracted the contents of the hole from Duvanny Yar outcrop in…

Founded in November 2020, Off-Piste Provisions has produced some of New Zealand’s first plant-based jerkies and toppers, specialising in flavoured plant-based snacks, with other products including biltong and crackling. Speaking to FoodNavigator-Asia​, its founder Jade Gray highlighted that the main draw of its products is the texture – having ‘a…

After being made redundant in 2018, William Walsh from West Cork started an eco-friendly business that uses goats to deal with invasive plants and overgrowth William Walsh of Billy’s Rent a Goat in Cork. Photo: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision William Walsh Tue 1 Aug 2023 at 03:30 ‘I used to work…

Amid a countrywide dip in consumer demand, China’s catering industry has become a battleground for an intense price war. Small restaurants, already grappling with challenging market conditions, are now competing against major fast-food giants, who have aggressively lowered prices to attract budget-conscious customers.  Since May, discounted menus and various promotions…

Berkeley, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Noshway, a leading restaurant delivery software company, is revolutionizing the food industry by empowering local restaurants with cost-effective and efficient delivery solutions. As the restaurant landscape evolves, Noshway is committed to supporting small and medium-sized businesses to thrive in an increasingly competitive market. The food industry has…

Unmasking sugar is crucial to a healthier lifestyle, as excessive sugar consumption is linked to numerous health problems, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. The food industry often employs sophisticated strategies to include sugar in their products without explicitly mentioning it. Here are 99 ways the food industry hides…

— OPINION — Food safety is a significant concern for both consumers and the food service industry. Ensuring that the food we consume is safe to eat is of utmost importance, and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the food industry has been widely recognized as a promising solution…

Legendary rappers Snoop Dogg and E-40 are gearing up to make their mark in the food industry with an exciting new cookbook collaboration. Titled Goon with the Spoon, the cookbook will be a sequel to Snoop's previous culinary success, From Crook to Cook. With the Los Angeles native's thriving presence…

The much anticipated streaming of the documentary “Poisoned” hits Netflix on August 2. The film, based in part on a best selling book by the same name, has been in production since just before the COVID-19 Pandemic. I think the film will shock consumers, the food industry, regulators and politicians,…