At last word (within the past week), the CBC said Steve Bourdeau is still carrying on bus-iness as usual. In spite of being exposed by the CBC as a seller of bogus Maple Syrup. And even though a number of public and private investigations are under way…Read More →
It might be the breakthrough that solves the plastic waste crisis. Researchers have devel-oped a new plastic-like material that bio-degrades in just a few short weeks – rather than sticking around forever – or 250 years, whichever comes first…Read More →
The learned studies and marketing surveys agree – we eat fat more sugar than we should. Much of it is hidden within the processed foods (UPFs) that constitute such a large part of our ‘Western’ diet. But which country con-sumes the MOST excess sugar?Read More →
I know this sounds too good to be true. And it is – if you take into account the logistics in-volved. But a study carried out at a respected German university showed that 2 days on an oat-based diet produced benefits still detect-able 6 weeks later!Read More →
High food prices are slowly but surely crush-ing a majority of Canadians trying to afford decent food. Not-so-subtle indications head-lined the 2026 Spring Edition of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab’s Food Sentiment Index. It’s time for government intervention…Read More →
When disaster strikes, World Central Kitchen (WCK) mobilizes. And its founder’s, chef José Andrés’ philosophy of food guides the organ-ization. For Andrés, the most important aspect of any disaster – natural or man-made – is ‘seeing the humanity’ above the politics…Read More →
Summer’s busting out all over at Fast Food Week! The vast majority of items we deemed noteworthy this week are tuned for the lazy-hazy season. Shake Shack, Jersey Mike’s and Hardee’s are all in the race to July 4th! And Nathan’s Famous has a new, all-beef Hot Dog!Read More →
Time for another scathing indictment of the Trump Administration’s performance on basic economic issues. Inflation keeps increasing, in spite of government assurances. BuzzFeed provides the ammunition for a political firing squad. And food prices take a leading role…Read More →