Category Archives: Food Industry

Would you eat Pickle Pie? The Minnesota State Fair’s new foods are turning heads

July 10, 2026 Would you eat Pickle Pie? The Minnesota State Fair’s new foods are turning heads BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez State fairs are famous for iconic foods like funnel cakes, corn dogs, and just about anything that can be deep-fried. But when it comes to over-the-top edible offerings, few events have a reputation quite … Continue reading Would you eat Pickle Pie? The Minnesota State Fair’s new foods are turning heads →

Why beef is about to get even more expensive this summer grilling season

June 22, 2026 Why beef is about to get even more expensive this summer grilling season BY The Conversation It’s summer grilling season, but for many Americans, surging prices mean beef is no longer what’s for dinner. The cost of beef, having spiked since early 2025, is coming under even more pressure. The most recent is … Continue reading Why beef is about to get even more expensive this summer grilling season →

How this vegetable became the latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

May 29, 2026 How this vegetable became the latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze BY Associated Press   Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs. Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any other food product … Continue reading How this vegetable became the latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze →

The top 4 food innovation and technology predictions of 2025

March 04, 2025 The top 4 food innovation and technology predictions of 2025 BY Florian Schattenmann As someone who gets to see “the future” unfold in research and development labs around the world, I’ve grown comfortable with our global food landscape constantly evolving. Part of the fun! Anticipating the trends that shape this evolution isn’t just … Continue reading The top 4 food innovation and technology predictions of 2025 →

This French company made life-saving food cheaper and boosted global nutrition

March 01, 2025 This French company made life-saving food cheaper and boosted global nutrition BY The Conversation About 19 million children under 5 around the world suffer from severe acute malnutrition every year. This life-threatening condition kills 400,000 of them—that’s one child every 10 seconds. These numbers are staggering, especially because a lifesaving treatment has existed … Continue reading This French company made life-saving food cheaper and boosted global nutrition →

Frozen chicken recalled over listeria fears: Toss these kebab and patty products right now

 July 09, 2024 Frozen chicken recalled over listeria fears: Toss these kebab and patty products right now A Canadian importer is recalling more than 2,000 pounds of ready-to-eat food due to potential contamination. BY Tracy Brown Hamilton Al-Safa US, an importer based in Mississauga, Ontario, is recalling more than 2,000 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken … Continue reading Frozen chicken recalled over listeria fears: Toss these kebab and patty products right now →