Selected Articles
How to start a ghost kitchen
A ghost kitchen, also known as a virtual kitchen, is a restaurant concept that operates solely through delivery or takeout service. Ghost [...]
Nanotechnology: How small particles are changing the food industry
Nanotechnology is the science of working with, and manipulating, matter and particles that are smaller than 100 nanometers. This technology has been [...]
Will consumer’s buy enough plant-based meat?
The plant-based meat market is projected to reach nearly $25 billion by 2030. This, of course is peanuts when measured against animal-based [...]
8 ways supermarkets rely on private labels
Private label products are those that are produced and sold by supermarket retailers under their own brand name. They typically offer similar [...]
Could Amazon be the next owner of Grubhub?
Amazon could take up to a 15% stake in Grubhub under a new partnership that gives Amazon Prime members free access to [...]
The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy and AG emissions controls
The European Union (EU) Farm to Fork strategy is a set of measures and policies aimed at improving food security, promoting sustainable [...]
What is behind Kellogg’s plan to split into 3 separate businesses?
TL/DR: Why is Kellogg splitting up? Although they explain it with lots of corporate-speak, the truth is that sales have been stagnant [...]
Was there a sugar conspiracy against fats?
In the 1960s, an industry group called the Sugar Research Foundation funded research that suggested fat was the primary cause of heart [...]
How big is the U.S. food industry? It’s worth about $1.5 trillion…
The food industry is worth about $1.5 trillion annually in the United States. The food industry is a significant sector of the [...]
How much beef does the average American consume each year?
Americans consume on average about 57 pounds of beef per person per year. According to the USDA, Americans consume an average of [...]