Food Industry

What’s behind America’s pickle craze?   Autoría Kenneth Symsack Instructor of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University Jeffrey Miller Associate Professor of Hospitality Management, Colorado State University Move over bacon and ranch dressing. There’s a new hot flavor in town. A pickle craze is sweeping the nation, with dill pickle toppings and seasonings in such high demand that they’re appearing on popcorn, chewing gum, seeds and nuts. The pickle obsessed can now order a pickle pizza with a side of pickle potato chips and wash it down with a pickle beer. Need dessert? Choose from pickle cotton candy, pickle...

Food expiration dates don’t have much science behind them – a food safety researcher explains another way to know what’s too old to eat   Autoría Jill Roberts Associate Professor of Global Health, University of South Florida Without obvious signs of contamination like the mold in this jam, consumers use expiration dates to decide whether to keep or throw away food. Ralf Geithe via iStock/Getty Images   Florida’s outbreak of listeria has so far led to at least one death, 22 hospitalizations and an ice cream recall since January. Humans get sick with listeria infections, or listeriosis, from eating soil-contaminated food,...

Specialty coffee: The revolution behind the cup International buyers and producers comment on quality and new sensory profiles.     Specialty coffee lovers are today benefitting from three decades of investments in Brazil’s transformation into the biggest producer of the highest quality coffee in the world. Much of this change has been driven by increasingly sophisticated consumers, that said, for Brazil its coffee story goes back much further. The nation began its intense history with coffee in 1727, since then, the way of consuming the beverage has changed. What started as a basic coffee with milk, came a long way...

 Holland America Line Wins 29 Awards in 2022 From travel professionals and editors to the most discerning consumers and prestigious organizations, 2022 was a year of recognition for the Holland America Line team members who work hard to bring guests the best service at sea. Travel Weekly’s readers named Holland America Line the best world cruise itinerary, making it the 29th travel award received for the brand this year, including three awards for its newest ship, Rotterdam. Holland America Line earned accolades in areas including best service, top spa facilities, best beverage menu for Half Moon Bar, best ship for...

Digital Creator Turned Chef, Shares Recipe for Success and Holiday Must Haves!   Former BuzzFeed producer Alix Traeger is gearing up for a busy Holiday season with new #TargetTakesOn series (alongside LaurDIY & Jen Chae),The new series features products, as well as tips on how to take on everyday life simply and affordably. From skincare to home organization and meal prep, the ladies share their creativity and tips to organize your space and ease Holiday stress.   Known for giving clever and simple cooking advice, Alix is climbing up the ranks as an established chef. She reached another milestone with...