I was surprised as all get-out to see that plant-based meat substitute pioneer Beyond Foods’ sales plunged by almost a third during the second quarter of this year. Industry observers say price is the pivot point for many consumers…Read More →
I’ve been expecting someone in authority to admit the possibility for months. Now, none other than the mighty Bank Of England is warning that food prices may never drop again, even after the general post-COVID inflation surge recedes…Read More →
You read that right. While governments in most of the rest of the world are trying to encourage people to drink less alcohol, the Japanese government is doing just the opposite. And it has nothing to do with the reasons you’d suspect…Read More →
When a trademark conflict breaks out, it usually involves its owner protecting their rights from infringement by some upstart competitor. This time, Tex-Mex giant Taco Bell wants the rightful owner’s rights to ‘Taco Tuesday’ cancelled…Read More →
I saw this coming, and I think I even warned about it in this space. It’s happened before. File it under ‘desperate times call for desperate measures’. A fundamental need for decent food has led to record numbers of Brits shoplifting from supermarkets…Read More →
I couldn’t believe it. Nor could an amazed, exasperated Wheel of Fortune audience recently, when a contestant blew an obvious puzzle solve. Was it a slip of the tongue? A freak out under the pressure of a close game? Or what?Read More →
I found a food news article this morning in which a whole bunch of experts agree with some of my best suggestions for saving on food. My heart warmed when I saw some of my less popular – but most useful – ideas vindicated…Read More →
I’ve just been made aware of a major international food photography contest that attracts tens of thousands of entries every year and results in some really spectacular winners in multiple categories. Today, I’m pleased to present some of the 2022 winners. They’ll make your mouth water!Read More →