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2020 online grocery sales to grow by 40%

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2020 online grocery sales to grow by 40%

U.S. online grocery sales are projected to grow by 40% this year, according to the Coresight Research U.S. Online Grocery Survey 2020. Via Supermarket News, Of 1,152 consumers polled, 52% had bought groceries online in the past 12 months — the first time that more than half of respondents had done so and representing more than double the number of shoppers from two years ago, Coresight said. E-commerce accounted for roughly 2.6% of U.S. food and beverage retail sales in 2019,

PepsiCo launches two websites to purchase its products

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PepsiCo launches two websites to purchase its products

PepsiCo, Inc. launched PantryShop.com and Snacks.com to feature its products to customers. Both websites are available to customers interested in buying the company’s food in bulk. PantryShop.com bundles items together in a package specifically for a specific time of day. For example, the “Rise and Shine” bundles specific Tropicana Juices, Quaker Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream flavors, Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar Cereal and Life Cinnamon Cereal all for $29.99 or for a f

Plant Closures threatens meat for summer sales

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Plant Closures threatens meat for summer sales

Since meat processing plants have shut down across the country, production has come to a halt. The pandemic is proving to be an issue to not only humans, but also livestock as the supply chain for meat is stopping in its tracks. According to Food Dive, “Meat supplies for grocery stores could drop 30% by Memorial Day, resulting in pork and beef price increases as high as 20% compared to last year.” Since thousands who work at meat processing plants tested positive for coronavi

Drinking the right milk can increase or decrease aging, research finds

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Drinking the right milk can increase or decrease aging, research finds

A study from Larry Tucker, professor of exercise science at Brigham Young University studied the relationship between telomeres (endcaps of human chromosomes) and milk consumption in about 5,800 U.S. adults. The findings published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity found a strong correlation between high-fat milk consumption and rapid aging. This is important because telomeres are what would say are a “biological” clock that reduces in length every time a cell repli

P.F. Chang’s dine-in out, to-go in

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P.F. Chang’s dine-in out, to-go in

In Chicago, P.F. Chang’s is rolling out a to-go model that is slated to focus on carryout, catering and deliver according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The first location will open Feb. 3 and will feature 80% of the chain’s menu. The restaurant plans to open additional to-go locations with two more in Chicago and locations in the Northeast in New York City and Washington, D.C., and in the South in Houston. Restaurant Dive reports many restaurants are “Shrinking their footprints t

Amazon is bringing a grocery store chain to your neighborhood

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Amazon is bringing a grocery store chain to your neighborhood

An Amazon grocery store? The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon is opening grocery stores across the country, with the first location in Los Angeles by early next year. Amazon’s new store does not have a name yet, but it will different from Whole Foods, which Amazon acquired for $13.7 billion. Via Grocery Dive, Since its marquee grocery acquisition, Amazon has pushed down prices at Whole Foods stores in an effort to net more customers. But refashioning a store commonly k

The FDA and CBD: Legalizing cannabis-based food and drinks

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The FDA and CBD: Legalizing cannabis-based food and drinks

Reports from CNBC states FDA is thinking about changing their stance on whether cannabis-based food and drinks should be sold. After President Trump signed a farm bill that legalized hemp, it loosened a few federal restrictions on cannabis, it is no longer under the Controlled Substances Act but FDA can still regulate any cannabis-based products as they desire. Via CNBC, The changes to the farm bill are enough for Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth to enter the U.S. mark

5 Food Trends for 2019

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5 Food Trends for 2019

Out with the old and in with the new. There’s new food trends on the rise in 2019 that will make you healthier or confuse you, either way 2019 is shaping up to be an interesting year. Nut Butter via downshiftology.com There are already several nut butters on the market. But there will be a rise in pumpkin and watermelon seed butters. Ugly Fruit via huffingtonpost.com To reduce food waste more tech companies, non profits and food justice groups are pushing ugly food to make th

Fun Food: Price Points Condiments

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Fun Food: Price Points Condiments

Did you know that in 2016 that Sriracha beat out ketchup and mustard as America’s favorite condiment? It’s not too surprising how good it tastes. Anyway Scott Norton for Sir Kensington’s is in to guess which condiments are more expensive. Press play below and follow which version of ketchup, mustard, ranch and BBQ are fancier! #CheapvsExpensive #Condiments #Food #ScottNorton #Epicurious

Food fun: Price Points Beer

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Food fun: Price Points Beer

Hello again for another installment of Epicurious, Price Points. This time it is beer that is up for the cheap vs. expensive evaluation via the beer expert, Garett Oliver, Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery who is going to take you through pilsner, Belgian White, IPA, Munich Dark Lager, barrel-aged and fruit sour beers. #CheapvsExpensive #Food #PricePoints #Beer #Epicurious

What’s the beef? Beef, methane gas, and consumption

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What’s the beef? Beef, methane gas, and consumption

Beef, specifically cows are hurting the planet as people increase consumption of veal and beef products across the global. Methane emissions (gas and feces) from livestock is a huge contributor to climate change as the world around us is changing for the worse. Nowadays, a major problem with livestock is the larger number of animals produced and in turn a need for higher food supply, which then produces emissions. According to Forbes, in 2011 “livestock were responsible for r

UberEats drivers eating your food? The loophole allowing it to happen

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UberEats drivers eating your food? The loophole allowing it to happen

Paid your money for an order and it never arrived? Chances are an UberEats driver got a free meal out of you. According to the Takeout, “if a driver makes an effort to contact the person who ordered the food but isn’t able to reach them to complete the delivery, the driver can keep the food.” A spokesperson for UberEats clarified the company’s policy: “Though there are instances where the driver partner encounters situations where no one is there to retrieve the order, we do

Hell’s Kitchen S18, E7: Last Chef Standing

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Hell’s Kitchen S18, E7: Last Chef Standing

Welcome to Hell Heather is scared of being in the bottom two again and says it lit a fire in her. The men Scotley, Trev, Motto, and Jose were all talking about how good their cooking and then it turns in a roast fest between Scotley and Motto against Trev. Let’s see how this plays out because paying attention to the set up in the beginning always serves as a narrative in these episodes. HK – Twist Both teams are lead to front of the restaurant and asked what is the “key eleme

Hell’s Kitchen S18, E6: Hot Potato

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Hell’s Kitchen S18, E6: Hot Potato

Kevin was kicked out for “lacking” drive and the men regroup. Here’s the highlights: Welcome to Hell Men are plotting how to win challenges moving forward with the usual suspect Trev saying that the women will eventually break. T told the rookie women from last week, Mia and Gizzy to stop doubting themselves. Chris is talking to Kanae and wonders if there is a such thing as a “perfect” service. Let’s see how that plays out. HK – Twist Out comes Mr. Potato head under a closh.

Opinion: Food companies must follow Ben & Jerry’s lead and be transparent about their poli

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Opinion: Food companies must follow Ben & Jerry’s lead and be transparent about their poli

Although consumers tend to separate what we eat from the people who farm, process, and sell these goods, everything including the food we consume is political. On October 30, 2018 Ben & Jerry’s launched a new politically charged flavor Pecan Resist, a “campaign to lick injustice and champion those fighting to create a more just and equitable nation for us all.” Ben & Jerry is on the side of social justice considering their long history of supporting issues of racial justice,

Hell’s Kitchen S18, E5: Fish Out of Water

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Hell’s Kitchen S18, E5: Fish Out of Water

The rookies dropped the ball on service and the veterans floundered. Now it is men vs. women again in Hell’s Kitchen. Here’s the highlights: Welcome to Hell Men are excited to be on a team with each other because women are “indirect.” Other members discuss their children and how their priority number 1 in their lives. I guess after showing some of the male contestants being awful they cut to other male contestants discussing their kids to show they are not all awful? Who know

Opinion: Red Delicious apples are trash

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Opinion: Red Delicious apples are trash

With over 100 apple varieties grown commercially in the Untied States. I have to wonder why red delicious apples exist. This apple is truly for people who lack taste buds! Let’s start with a brief history on red delicious apples. The US Apple Association (yes, this is indeed an organization), said that the apple origins, “originated in Iowa in the 1870s.” So if you are looking for a place to blame, look no further than Iowa. The apple is the most recognized of all U.S. variet

Hell’s Kitchen S18, E1: Rookies vs. Veterans

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Hell’s Kitchen S18, E1: Rookies vs. Veterans

Hell’s Kitchen is back for it’s eighteenth season with a new theme rookies vs. veterans. Here’s the highlights: Welcome to Hell All 16 contestants entered Hell’s Kitchen and meet this season’s Sous Chefs Christina and Jocky. Unbeknownst to the rookies, the other eight contestants were veterans from past seasons. Chef Gordon Ramsay drops the bomb that there will be an executive chef position at the first ever Hell’s Kitchen restaurant at Caesars Place in Las Vegas. HK – Twist

Top Chef season 15 contestant Fatima Ali has one year to live

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Top Chef season 15 contestant Fatima Ali has one year to live

Fatima Ali wrote an essay in Bon Appetit’s “Healthyish” on her cancer diagnosis Ewing’s sarcoma, which is a rare tumor that grows in bone or soft tissue. She was cancer free back in February after chemotherapy and surgery to remove a tumor, but the cancer has return. To read more, check out Kaitlin Reilly’s post over on refinery29. #FatimaAli #Bravo #Cancer #Food #TopChef #TV

Good Eats is rebooted with Alton Brown slated to host

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Good Eats is rebooted with Alton Brown slated to host

Noted Food TV presenter and Expert Alton Brown, is rebooting Good Eats under the new title Return of the Eats but viewers get Good Eats Reloaded first. Return of the Eats is a new food show Alton’s developing that will explore food + science, food science! It will be similar to the original Good Eats show that ran from 1999 to 2012 and will debut on the Food Network Channel. Before, this show’s debut, Alton is bringing a different show to our TVs. Good Eats Reloaded is explor