Two U.S. companies have received the green light to sell their lab-grown meat. It’s something their industry has been waiting for for a long time. But critics question whether the process is economically sustainable and whether the market is there…Read More →
I’ve touched on this point before: Pets are part of the family and deserve to be properly fed accordingly. But we’re in tough times, when many can’t afford to feed themselves adequately. And as a result, the needs of beloved furry family members often suffer…Read More →
The French Government has taken a tough line on food price inflation, demanding that the major food companies in the country reduce prices of key food products as of the beginning of next month. It’s the most radical move by any government so far…Read More →
Today, I relate the saga of a woman from Canada who lived for a time in the U.S., and chanced to compare ingredient lists on some foods. She was amazed to find that the Canadian and American versions of Heinz Ketchup were significantly different…Read More →
Mainly summer-special menu items on the big board this week. Sandwiches and snacks prevail. And the majority of major munchables are from the limited-time vault, coming back for another pass at the market. A few new and fresh ideas also surface…Read More →
A Canadian parliamentary report released earlier this week makes three main suggestions aimed at combating food price inflation. They sound simple on first glance, but implementing them may be more difficult that it would seem.Read More →
It used to be that post-secondary students complained about rising tuition fees. Then they protested punishing student loan interest rates. Now, it appears that many kids will be forced to drop out of college or university by soaring meal plan fees…Read More →
We’ve been following the human cost of rising food prices noting, especially, how the most vulnerable are the hardest hit. Now, relief programs designed to keep the neediest fed are feeling a serious pinch. School meal programs in danger…Read More →