Epicurious Makes Bold Sustainability Move: Bans Beef
Well, the renowned foodie website hasn’t really banned beef; it’s just decided not to feature the stuff in its pages any more. The online magazine’s leadership has decided to fully support the cause of food sustainability by shunning one of the worst climate change offenders of all…Read More →
U.S. Gov. Mandates Major Overhaul to Food Allergen List
…But the U.S. still lags behind other developed countries in its laws requiring food processors and manufacturers to identify foods that can cause potentially deadly allergic reactions in millions of its citizens. What’s taking it so long to move on protections?Read More →
Sunday Musings: How Do They Determine Flavour Predictions?
It’s time for the annual dump by McCormick’s Spices and Flavourings proclaiming the ‘official’ flavour trends for consumers and commercial food processors alike. It’s always interesting… But muse on this: How do they come to their conclusions about what’s trending and what’s ending?Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Serve Restaurant And Snacks News!
So here we are, another week gone by in the second ‘Lost Spring’ of the decade, courtesy of COVID-19 lock downs. And the Fast Food folks are trying out a whole bunch of new stuff on us. Morningstar Farms and Taco Bell test new Plant-based proteins; Stouffers teases new LasagnaMac…Read More →
Italian Govt. Moves To Protect ‘Gelato’ From Adulterers…
First, I want to assure you that my use of the word ‘adulterers’ in the headline refers to those who would dilute or otherwise corrupt the the character and purity of Italy’s famous frozen treat. This would be the latest in a long line of federal laws governing the authenticity of famous Italian foods…Read More →
COVID-19 Experience: Some Folks Still Don’t Get It!
The owner of a Vancouver Bar which defied the latest suspension of indoor dining due to the COVID-19 third wave is pushing back in her battle with the city. She has announced a rally and street party for tomorrow night to protest the social and political ‘unfairness’ of the restrictions.Read More →