Governor Gavin Newsom of California has signed legislation that he says will reduce food waste as well as California’s climate warming issues. The bill will make them the first state in America to ban “sell by” and “best before” dates on food items. Jacqui Irwin who created the bill released a statement on her decision, […]
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White Castle lowering the price of their burgers
With the cost of living being what it is today, many fast-food chains have decided to discount their prices and create value meals to make things more affordable for their customers. White Castle has now begun to follow suit. The franchise recently announced they would be charging $7.99 for a sack of 10 of their […]
Chick-Fil-A dethroned as U.S.’s most popular fast-food chain
Each year USA Today conducts a reader-ranked survey, where they ask readers to rank their favorite fast-food restaurants. This year, for the first time in almost 10 years, Chick-fil-A was not atop this list. In March, Chick-fil-A officially announced that they were making changes to the chicken they use to make their famous sandwiches. Chick-fil-A […]
The Unbearableness of Chipotle’s Portions
Although Chipotle is not considered “fine dining”, it is a chain our society knows and loves. Because Chipotle is one of fast food’s healthier options, its profits continue to grow yearly. You would think there would be no cons, right? Well recently, customers have been expressing anger over the small rations of food they receive […]
Food delivery service pricing and quality standards are unacceptable (Op-Ed)
There’s no doubt that we live in a world of convenience, surrounded by technology and services that allow us to get practically anything we’d like at the touch of a few buttons through a screen. Food delivery is no exception to this. With a variety of companies hosting our favorite corporate restaurant chains, local eateries, […]
How there can be an emotional connection to eating (Op-Ed)
In addition to providing energy, food may trigger a flood of feelings, thoughts, and recollections. Eating is more than just fueling our bodies; it can also be a window into our history, a trigger for fond memories, and a way to reconnect with loved ones. We humans have an emotional connection to food that shapes […]
Three reasons why eating a ‘rainbow plate’ is vital for your health
A common misconception about eating healthy is that it has to be boring. Any green vegetable you find in the grocery store paired with boiled chicken isn’t the most appealing meal. But, by “eating the rainbow,” you can accomplish all of your health goals while giving your body the nutrients it needs, and having fun […]
Potato surplus impacts major french fry producers after demand took a dive last year
French fry producer Lamb Weston Holdings reports to write off $71 million after in excess supply to honor last year’s contracts with farmers. The loss is the latest news in an unfortunate chain of events concerning a surplus of potatoes across the North West last year. After facing potato shortages in the the prior two […]
Studies find that lab-grown meat is worse for the environment than actual meat
A new article from researchers at The University of California, Davis (UC DAVIS) has found that the environmental impact from lab-grown meat is very likely to be higher than real, authentic meat. It’s no secret that the mass production of meat is damaging to our environment. Meat production accounts for 57% of the greenhouse gas […]
UN says global food prices declined from 2022 highs
Global food prices declined in 2023 after record highs in 2022, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization reported Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, a measure of monthly shifts in the global cost of common food commodities, was just over 10% lower in December 2023 than in December 2022. Food prices spiked in early 2022 […]
Hershey sued over ‘misleading’ Reese’s Halloween candy
A Florida woman has sued The Hershey Company for $5 million over the “misleading” packaging of Halloween-themed Reese’s peanut butter candies. The packaging art of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins depicts the candy with a carved jack-o-lantern face, which does not appear on the physical candy. In the proposed federal class action lawsuit filed on Dec. […]
For the Love of Food: Anthony Capo’s Story
The story of Anthony Capo is equal parts passion and serendipity. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Capo’s first introduction to the culinary world came at an early age. Self-taught and self-proclaimed foodie and cook, Capo has been cooking before he could even remember. Capo recalls watching his mother cook as a child […]
