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AAK Secures £2M Freeport Backing to Expand Plant-Based Oils Capacity in Hull
© AAK AAK is expanding production capacity at its King George Dock site in Hull, UK, backed by £2 million in funding from Humber Freeport’s seed capital fund.

‘A defining moment’: Can Chris Hemsworth put Australian whisky on the world map?
Walk into the whisky aisle of a liquor store anywhere in the world, and you’ll see sections for Japanese, Irish, American and Scottish varieties. Distillers in Australia are hoping

I tested ginger nut biscuits from Aldi, M&S and more
Ginger nuts are a classic addition to any biscuit tin - but can any supermarket brand beat McVities in this taste test? Ginger biscuits were always the ones I would deliberately by

The Best Types of Apples for Baking Apple Pie
There’s not one secret to making the best homemade apple pie, but rather a few.

Japanese fresh fruit market eyes $21B value by 2031
The Japanese fresh fruit market is set for some explosive growth.

Are there any drinkable canned cocktails?
For somebody whose children recently learned how to crack open a tinnie, this week’s tasting was a perilous one.

Plenish introduces new high-protein oat drink without oils or additives
Carlsberg Britvic-owned plant-based brand Plenish has expanded its Clean Protein range with the launch of Protein Oat Drink, a high-protein oat milk made without oils or additives.

Fi Europe 2026: A world of ingredients, all in one place
From new ingredient solutions and emerging food trends to cutting-edge technologies, market insights and valuable connections, Fi Europe 2026 will bring the global food and beverag

Why L.A.'s hottest bar is a leap forward for drinking culture
Vandell has turned a small Hillhurst Avenue space into Los Feliz’s buzziest bar, drawing nightly lines for mini-martinis, saturated cocktails and burgers with fries.

Different Types of African Indigenous Grains
As we seek more modern ways of sustainable eating and turn to seasonal produce for sustenance, we should not forget about a vital food group – ancient grains. The reemergence of an

McDonald's Vs Burger King: The Fast Food Chain With A Healthier Classic Cheeseburger
McDonald's and Burger King have an almost hegemonic dominance in the fast food burger-and-fries market.

The Best Vegan Protein Powders for People With Good Taste
I don't typically reach for vegan protein powder, and it's not because I dislike protein powder (I've tested over 40 whey protein powders in search of the best).

The Case for Real Food: Why We Need the Salad More Than Ever
Real food doesn't need to reinvent itself to stay relevant.

Chicago’s Best Deep-Dish Pizza
Chicago is a city of duality. If the Cubs aren’t your team, there’s always the White Sox. If baseball isn’t your thing, there are the Bears or the Bulls.

The Evolving Intersection of Delivery Tech, Kitchen Operations, and the Guest Relationship
More than half a decade after the pandemic fundamentally changed how consumers interact with restaurants, delivery has moved well beyond the “turn it on” phase for full-service ope

EU apples expand their footprint in Colombia and captivate Latin America
From European orchards to Colombia: The 6,200-mile journey of an apple

The Chinese boom of "fruit-type" or baby veggies
This year, the fruit market in China is experiencing widespread price drops, with durian, watermelon, grapes, and other fruits suffering significant losses.

Where the Chefs Eat: Mario Carbone travels the world for these five restaurants – and one is so good he arrives 90 minutes early
Where the Chefs Eat asks your favourite chefs for their top restaurants in cities across the world. For this edition, we sit down with Mario Carbone.

Honey crystallisation offers new value-added opportunity for local processors
The natural crystallisation of honey, often mistaken by some shoppers as evidence of added sugar, could present an untapped value-added opportunity for Jamaica’s beekeeping and hon

AFTER THE BELL: Lovers of the bean, rejoice
There have been times in my working life when I have realised just how key good coffee can be.

The 11 Best Whiskeys For Making Your Next Old Fashioned
There are endless whiskeys on the market and just as many ways to enjoy them.

The Best Pole and Bush Bean Varieties You’ll Want To Grow Now
Looking for different pole and bush bean varieties to trial on your farm? Take a look at the tasty options breeders and distributors to find one that fits your growing conditions.

How an Industry Outsider Rewired an Iconic Restaurant Empire
Nearly 30 years ago, Blackbird helped kick off a shift in Midwestern dining. The restaurant was set in Chicago’s then-gritty West Loop and looked nothing like the white-tablecloth

Dunn Brothers Coffee Becomes Official Coffee Partner at the University of St. Thomas
Dunn Brothers Coffee, the Minneapolis-based coffee business known for roasting globally sourced coffee beans in small batches in-store daily, is entering college life and is now th
