It’s ‘on the rise’, according to eating disorder specialists. It’s being exacerbated by social media. And it’s just as dangerous as anorexia or bulimia. They call it ‘Bigorexia’, a fixation on muscle size and the he-man body image, showing up in young adult males…Read More →
California is first in new food regs, again. This time, it’s about tightening allergy alerts on resto menus. The state is enacting new re-quirements for addressing the so-called ‘Big 9’ food allergies on menus at restos with 20 or more locations…Read More →
Say what you will about Walmart – and who doesn’t? – It’s a good corporate citizen. The Canadian branch of the mega-retailer is donating $1,000,000 to Food Banks Canada, marking a decade of partnership with the ever more-crucial relief program…Read More →
The MAINS gang up on other Fast Food cate-gories again this week. At the same time, we found no notable SIDES. But there’s lots to celebrate this Valentine’s Day! Dive into a flood of seasonal beverages from all corners of the sector…Read More →
Americans have just been through a series of announcements about bans on artificial food colourings. Now, the Food and Drug Admin-istration (FDA) is announcing ‘a new approach to No Artificial Colours claims’ by manufact-urers on their packaging…Read More →
The plastic your bottled water comes in is certified ‘food-safe’. But new research reveals bottled water is riddled with microplastics. More than in your tap water. Where’s it com-ing from? What’s a conscientious bottled water drinker to do?Read More →
A new report reveals American families paid what amounts to a tax increase of at least $1,000 last year because of President Donald Trump’s crushing import tariffs. And the figure will be even higher this year – especially if tariffs increase…Read More →
In light of the ‘Mining Mountain Mists for Water’ post a week or so ago… Today we present something a little more urban. Bud Light and the NFL Buffalo Bills made beer from stadium snow! But health and wellness issues lurk…Read More →