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 →
You think the Twos and Threes are tough. Then you have to deal with them going to school. But later, you find there’s nothing worse than trying to support a moody teen. Now, science has an answer: Eating better could make teens happier AND healthier!Read More →
Yesterday, we brought you the key points of the Spring 2026 edition of the Canadian Food Sentiment Report. But the way Canadians are feeling about food and how that’s changing go way beyond the numbers. Dr Sylvain Charlebois offers his analysis…Read More →