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SF food
fromTasting Table
12 hours ago

The Food Label That Often Misleads Even Savvy Shoppers - Tasting Table

'Multigrain' labels can be misleading, often containing little to no whole grains, while 'x-free' labels do not necessarily indicate harmful ingredients.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

This one shift in Gen Alpha's habits could reshape the entire snack industry

Younger generations are reshaping the snacking industry by prioritizing healthier, cleaner ingredients and smaller portion sizes.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

How Artisan Food Brands Scale Without Losing Local Identity

Artisan food brands can grow while maintaining local identity by focusing on a clear promise, standardizing quality, and protecting beloved signals.
Food & drink
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I'm a dietitian married to a personal trainer. Here are 10 of our favorite groceries to buy at Aldi.

Aldi offers high-quality, affordable grocery staples favored by a personal trainer and a dietitian for nutritious meals.
#gluten-free
LA food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The 8 Best Gluten-Free Bakeries In Los Angeles - Tasting Table

Gluten-free dedicated bakeries are increasingly popular, offering a variety of delicious options in cities like New York and Los Angeles.
LA food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The 8 Best Gluten-Free Bakeries In Los Angeles - Tasting Table

Gluten-free dedicated bakeries are increasingly popular, offering a variety of delicious options in cities like New York and Los Angeles.
Alternative medicine
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Why Your Tea Bags May Contain Microplastics (And What To Use Instead) - Tasting Table

Microplastics are pervasive in the environment and human body, with tea bags made from plastics contributing significantly to exposure.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

They're all junk, and should be banned': the trouble with at-home food intolerance tests

Home allergy and intolerance tests are popular, with significant global revenue, but their accuracy and necessity are questionable.
Remodel
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Upcycle Those Old Fruit Containers To Keep Kitchen Drawers In Tip-Top Shape - Tasting Table

Repurposing plastic fruit containers for kitchen organization enhances efficiency, reduces waste, and saves money.
Health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Not All "Plant-Based" Diets Are Equal for Brain Health

Healthy plant foods are linked to lower dementia risk, but not all plant-based diets are beneficial.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

The Analog Bag: Gen Z's solution to doomscrolling

An analog bag filled with screen-free activities helps individuals reduce phone usage and embrace more engaging, hands-on experiences.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

The $200 billion functional drink boom is turning into a wellness arms race

The functional beverage market is rapidly growing, driven by consumer demand for wellness-oriented drinks with diverse benefits.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

Run To Costco For This Kirkland Sweetener Shoppers Prefer Over Honey - Tasting Table

Kirkland Signature Organic Blue Agave is a popular sweetener alternative to honey, valued for its taste, low-glycemic index, and versatility.
#sustainability
LA food
fromEsquire
6 days ago

What We Can Learn from One Restaurant's Quest to Cut Out Plastic

Chef Edward Lee demonstrates that eliminating plastic in restaurants is feasible, as shown by his D.C. restaurant SHIA's successful transition to a plastic-free model.
LA food
fromEsquire
6 days ago

What We Can Learn from One Restaurant's Quest to Cut Out Plastic

Chef Edward Lee demonstrates that eliminating plastic in restaurants is feasible, as shown by his D.C. restaurant SHIA's successful transition to a plastic-free model.
fromTasting Table
8 hours ago

The Canned Staple For Meat-Free Buffalo 'Chicken' With The Same Zesty Flavor - Tasting Table

Using canned chickpeas as a meat substitute in a Buffalo chicken-inspired recipe is one of the best uses for canned chickpeas, and the swap couldn't be easier.
SF food
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Snacks for Every Body: Teddy's Tallow Chips and the Allergy-Friendly Crunch - Food & Beverage Magazine

Teddy's Tallow Chips began as a solution for Teddy's food allergies, with his mother Katherine cooking potatoes in beef tallow to create a safe snack.
Everyday cooking
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Freshpet Upgraded to Buy at TD Cowen: Is This Pet Food Disruptor Ready to Run?

TD Cowen upgraded Freshpet to Buy with an $80 price target, reflecting renewed confidence in the company's growth potential.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

For Cheaper Gas, Look For Stations That Serve Fresh Food - Tasting Table

Gasoline doesn't have a particularly high profit margin, which is partly why most gas stations double as convenience stores or offer fresh food. If chains like Buc-ee's and Sheetz can make more money by selling food, they can afford to lower their margins on gasoline.
Food & drink
Alternative medicine
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

This Is What Happens When You Eat Overnight Oats Every Day - Tasting Table

Overnight oats offer numerous health benefits, including improved gut health, heart health, and weight management due to their high fiber and antioxidant content.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
4 days ago

What splurging on $22 smoothies in this economy really represents

Consumer confidence has dropped, yet premium food sales are booming as consumers seek small indulgences amid economic anxiety.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
4 days ago

Study: 'Default Nudge' to Oat Milk Reduces Carbon Footprint of Cafe Drinks

The baseline use of plant-based milk prior to instituting oat milk as the default was 16.6%. That jumped to 51.9% when baristas informed guests oat milk was the default option.
Coffee
SF food
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

I Compared Trader Joe's New Prebiotic Sodas To This Popular Brand (The Winner Was Clear)

Prebiotic sodas were taste-tested against Diet Coke, focusing on sweetness, carbonation, and flavor accuracy.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

America's Most Popular Olive Oil Gives Top-Notch Quality At A Wallet-Friendly Price - Tasting Table

Pompeian is the most popular and affordable olive oil brand in America, offering quality products for various cooking purposes.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

12 Evolution Fresh Juices, Ranked - Tasting Table

Evolution Fresh offers a variety of juices, with most being impressive in flavor complexity, though some simpler options rank lower.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
3 days ago

Breakfast Food is Breaking Free of The Morning Routine

Breakfast burritos, bowls, and wraps are becoming popular as they are portable and easy to prepare, featuring ingredients loaded with in-demand nutrients like eggs and meat.
Alternative medicine
Marketing
fromBevindustry
1 week ago

Recasting Our Point of Reference in Beverage

The beverage industry is shifting back to large brands acquiring established players rather than nurturing small, niche brands.
SF food
fromFortune
1 day ago

Spinach is the most pesticide-laden produce in America, EWG's Dirty Dozen shows. But farmers say the list 'villainizes' fruits and vegetables | Fortune

Spinach tops the Dirty Dozen list for pesticide residues, with many samples containing multiple pesticides.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The 8 Worst Copycat Food Items You Can Buy At Walmart, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Walmart's Great Value brand offers lower-cost alternatives to name-brand products, but not all dupes are successful according to customer reviews.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

Turn Vegetable Peels From Kitchen Scraps Into Crispy Snacks In 15 Minutes - Tasting Table

Vegetable peels can be transformed into a healthy snack using an air fryer in just 15 minutes.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Protein chips, sex chocolate: what are functional foods', and do they actually boost health?

Functional foods are gaining popularity, promising health benefits beyond basic nutrition, driven by consumer health consciousness and market growth.
#trader-joes
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Trader Joe's April 2026: Best Items To Buy This Month - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's introduces new seasonal products for April, including fresh treats, snacks, and beverages, perfect for springtime enjoyment.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Trader Joe's April 2026: Best Items To Buy This Month - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's introduces new seasonal products for April, including fresh treats, snacks, and beverages, perfect for springtime enjoyment.
SF food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I lost over 60 pounds last year on a tight budget. These 7 Costco products helped me do it.

Kirkland Signature products from Costco helped a competitive swimmer lose 60 pounds affordably.
Everyday cooking
fromEsquire
5 days ago

The Best Nontoxic, Nonstick Cookware Brands Worth Buying

Nonstick cookware has evolved to include safer, nontoxic options free from harmful chemicals like PFAS and PTFE.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Role of Food in Mental Health and Mental Illness

Research increasingly demonstrates that healthy nutrition improves mental health, and an entirely new subspecialty has formed to support this. Nutritional psychiatry is expanding rapidly, with research growing 15-fold from 2000 to 2024, reflecting the increasing acceptance of diet's role in mental health.
Alternative medicine
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

3 Nut Butters At Costco To Buy, And 2 To Skip - Tasting Table

Costco offers a variety of nut butters, with Kirkland Signature Organic Creamy Peanut Butter being a standout choice for its deep flavor.
SF food
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Why Some 'Healthy' Snacks Might Leave You Hungrier - Tasting Table

Healthy snacks often leave people hungry due to low caloric content and lack of macronutrients.
Online Community Development
fromGluten Free & More
1 month ago

Inspiring Voices in the Gluten-Free World

Community support networks empower gluten-free and celiac individuals through shared experiences, practical resources, and representation that normalize the lifestyle and make diagnosis transitions manageable.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

11 Store-Bought Breakfast Egg Bites, Ranked - Tasting Table

Egg bites offer a convenient, protein-rich breakfast solution for busy mornings, with numerous brands providing grab-and-go options ranging from healthy to indulgent varieties.
Exercise
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

All Kinds of Drinks Have a Strange New Number on Their Label. Here's What It Means-and Why You Should Take It Seriously.

Protein-enhanced beverages are rapidly expanding across all drink categories, from coffee and smoothies to alcoholic beverages, targeting health-conscious consumers seeking convenient nutrition.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

5 Canned Items To Buy At Aldi And 2 To Skip, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Canned food can be convenient and delicious, especially when choosing quality products like Aldi's Happy Harvest tomatoes.
SF food
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How the Whole-Grain Trend Went Wrong

Refined grains can lead to health issues, while whole grains are promoted for their benefits, though their actual health impact is debated.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Half of Top-Selling Supplements Don't Contain What's on the Label. This Company Has a Solution.

When you purchase the top-selling creatine gummies on Amazon, you expect to get what you pay for. But a recent study found that four out of six popular brands contained virtually no creatine at all. In the case of the worst offender, customers would need to consume 2,000 gummies to get the advertised 5-gram dose. Still, combined these products sell over 50,000 units monthly and boast 4.4+ star ratings.
Public health
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

How do you convince Americans to eat fish? Disguise it as meat, of course | Arwa Mahdawi

The US seafood consumption is low, prompting innovative marketing strategies to make fish more appealing to consumers.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Why Whole Foods' Bakery Is One Of The Best, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Whole Foods bakery is highly praised for its quality, especially for using butter and offering standout items like the Berry Chantilly cake.
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Snack startups ditch potatoes, race to invent the next hit chip

Alternative protein and vegetable-based chips are gaining market share as consumers shift toward protein-rich, fiber-rich snacks with natural ingredients over traditional potato chips.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Aldi Vs Trader Joe's: Which Is Better For Vegan And Vegetarian Groceries? - Tasting Table

Aldi is better for budget-conscious shoppers seeking fresh, whole-food ingredients, while Trader Joe's offers convenient plant-based frozen meals.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Beyond Meat drops 'Meat' from name

We are not moving away from making plant-based meat. This is a strategic expansion of our portfolio into additional protein categories. We start at the farm with clean and simple, non-GMO ingredients like yellow peas, red lentils and faba beans. We love clean protein and fiber.
Silicon Valley food
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Founder Is Back at Simply Good Foods and Sentiment Is Already Shifting

Simply Good Foods stock fell 54% in one year, but retail sentiment turned bullish after founder Joe Scalzo returned as CEO, driven by insider buying and the narrative of a potential turnaround.
SF food
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

15 Best Trader Joe's Low-FODMAPs Finds - Tasting Table

A low-FODMAP diet helps manage digestive issues like IBS by eliminating poorly absorbed carbohydrates, then gradually reintroducing foods to identify personal triggers.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You'll Probably Want To Avoid This Popular Type Of Meat At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Pre-marinated packaged meats compromise texture and contain excessive sodium and phosphates, making homemade marinades a healthier alternative despite requiring more time.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Science That You Buy

Science-speak and biotech marketing have permeated beauty, fashion, and food, using technical claims that range from legitimate to transparently dubious.
Food & drink
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Beyond Meat drops the Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

Beyond Meat rebrands to Beyond The Plant Protein Co. to expand beyond struggling plant-based meat into beverages, protein bars, and other plant-based categories.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food

FDA permits "no artificial colors" claims for products free of petroleum-based dyes even if they contain naturally derived color additives.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why an all-foods-fit approach to nutrition is better than dieting, according to a dietitian

Diet culture norms have led to a multibillion-dollar industry promoting diets that each come with their own set of rules, with each claiming it's the only way to be healthy or lose weight. When access to nutrition information is at an all-time high online, people are often left digging through conflicting information when trying to figure out what to eat or what a healthy diet look likes.
Health
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

Report: Sustainability Must Be Embedded Into Core Buying Practices to Drive Change

"Ironically, many if not most of these 'sustainability' projects remain disassociated from companies' core procurement strategies, meaning the coffee produced from these projects is not necessarily bought by the companies involved, or only in minimal quantities," the paper states. "And for the coffee that is purchased, prices do not factor into the project design, despite the fact that price is the single variable impacting farmer income that is in the direct control of companies."
Coffee
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Is detoxing worth the hype?

This opening episode dives straight into detoxing. From juice cleanses and detox teas to charcoal pills, foot pads, and coffee enemas, Edwards and Baumgardt watch, wince, and occasionally laugh their way through some of the internet's most popular detox trends. Along the way, they ask what these products claim to remove, how they supposedly work, and why feeling worse is often reframed online as a sign that a detox is "working."
Health
Wellness
fromMail Online
1 month ago

A nutritionist reveals the wellness trends she would always be wary of

Expensive wellness products often make grand claims without strong scientific evidence and are unnecessary compared with basic diet, hydration, and lifestyle habits.
Food & drink
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Healthy food doesn't have to suck

Transform diets toward whole grains and legumes and make nutritious pasta that matches the taste and texture of ultra-processed alternatives to enable sustainable eating.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Cheetos and Doritos have given your chips a dye-free makeover...

'Rest assured, our iconic Cheetos and Doritos remain unchanged. Simply NKD is an alternative option, not a replacement, introduced to meet consumer demand.'
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why are Europeans eating more plant-based meat than Americans? It's not why you think

Major European and UK supermarkets are deliberately shifting shoppers toward plant-based proteins, driving strong private-label sales and reducing food-related carbon footprints.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Grocery Items That Are Set To Dominate In 2026 - Tasting Table

Rising grocery costs drive Americans to buy more frozen food for longevity, affordability, and sales, with frozen meals and desserts leading frozen-food spending.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Three Consumer Trends Shaping 2026 - Food & Beverage Magazine

Hydration innovation is accelerating across beverages and supplements, leveraging electrolytes, magnesium, and novel formats to boost energy, cognition, recovery, and consumer appeal.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

16 of our favorite green juices and smoothies (that actually taste good) in L.A.

Juicing grew into a popular Los Angeles health trend and business model, offering accessible pathways to healthier eating and scalable local brands.
Food & drink
fromFortune
2 months ago

Meat snacks have emerged as the clear winner of America's seismic GLP-1 consumption shift, while popcorn is down bad | Fortune

Meat snacks have rebranded into a $5.5 billion category driven by rising protein demand and diet shifts linked to GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Subtle Food Packaging Red Flag Is Easy To Overlook - Tasting Table

Many food marketing terms are vague, unregulated, and can mislead consumers; trust ingredient and nutrition panels over comparative or subjective marketing claims.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

3 Snacks That Aren't As Unhealthy As People Think, According To A Dietitian - Tasting Table

Goldfish crackers, grapes, and popcorn are nutritious snacks that can support various health goals when chosen and combined thoughtfully.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Bagged Convenience You Should Think Twice About Buying At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Bagged salad kits pose higher contamination risk, spoil faster, cost more, and create extra environmental waste compared with preparing fresh salads.
Food & drink
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Counterfeit honey is widespread, difficult to detect, economically damaging to beekeepers, and often indistinguishable from genuine honey using current testing methods.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

These 8 Up-And-Coming Grocery Brands Are The Ones To Watch In 2026 - Tasting Table

Several emerging food brands—especially functional beverages and protein products—are poised for notable growth in 2026, driven by innovation and retail expansion.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nine easy swaps to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet: it's not an all-or-nothing approach'

High consumption of ultra-processed foods is widespread, difficult to avoid, and strongly linked to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, depression and obesity — reduce intake through swaps.
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