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South American Beef Exports to Increase

According to Rabobank, South American beef exports heading to the United States are set to increase.

By Mikhail Blacer

Red Robin's Ramen Burgers Now Available Natiowide

Ramen burgers debuted in NYC and now, the crazy hybrid is now availabe nationwide in the United States, thanks to Red Robin.
Most Food Cans Sold in the US, Canada Still Contain BPA

Environmental Defence, a Canadian-based group, says 18 out of 21 cans still contain the chemical BPA.
Europol Seizes 10,000 Tons of Illicit Food and Drink

Counterfeit goods that include monkey meat, dead insects and sugar laced with fertilizer are among the illicit food and drink items seized by Interpol, Europol and multinational enforcement agencies. It is said to be the biggest global crackdown to date with more than 10,000 of these potentially dangerous goods confiscated.
Eating Pulses Can Lower Cholesterol Plus Reduce and Keep Weight Off, Says Study

A recent study points to pulses being a possible solution to long term weight management. And it shows that pulses can lower bad cholesterol as well.
Chipotle Registers “Better Burger,” Announces its Entry into the Burger Scene

Watch out McDonalds. Chipotle enters the burger market with its own burger chain named Better Burger.
Finally, An Alcoholic Frappuccino from Starbucks: Wine Fraggino Thrills Customers

Starbucks decided to test the waters by offering a new alcohol infused drink that some say is actually an alcoholic frapuccinno. Sadly, it's only available in Japan.
Burger King Introduces New Spicy Offering – the “Angriest Whopper”

Burger lover better get their taste buds ready for this super hot and spicy "Angriest Whopper". Red buns infused with hot sauce, jalapenos and the spicy angry sauce might be a challenge indeed.
How Much Sugar is in Your Starbucks Coffee?

It was proven before that canned sodas, energy drinks and other beverages contains way too much sugar than the average amount recommended for a person's dietary requirements. And a recent study shows that even your favorite hot drinks like Starbucks coffee, contains a "shocking" 25 tablespoon of sugar in each cup.
Depressed Prison Break Star Wentworth Miller Turns to Food for Comfort; Gets Fat-Shamed on the Internet

Fat-Shaming is not new to us, but when a celebrity gets fat-shamed the whole world react. Take for example Prison Break actor, Wentworth Miller. He posted his sentiments on his Facebook account. He said he was depressed and he turned into food for comfort. He obviously gained some weight. Paparazzi took advantage and posted a meme showing his lean body side by side with his latest photograph where he obviously gained some weight. He expressed his disappointment to the people who are judging his weight when they have no idea what he has been battling with.
Food Shortage Foreseen if Trump Wins

Republican Presidential candidate Donald trump and his unconventional view on things had led to a lot of discussions and debates. Clearly, he had severed relationships with some groups while gaining support from others. One thing he is adamant about is the issue of illegal immigrants. He said he is planning to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants. But looking at the data, reports say this can highly affect food production in the US because half of America's farmers are undocumented immigrants. This means, if Trump wins the US might face food shortage due to lack of workforce.
Food Trucks Deliver Free Food for the Needy

The sight of food truck means convenience in buying food. Food trucks give customers the satisfaction of being able to buy their favorite food almost anywhere. We found a different kind of food truck. They do deliver food as well, but for free.
Future of Drinking: Smart Wine Dispenser Raised $6 Million Funds

In a world where everything is "smart" it is not surprising that even the wine industry will get a taste of the advancement of technology. Introducing the "smart wine dispenser" equipped with touchscreen and wifi.
United Airlines Becomes First Commercial Airline to Use Biofuel from Food Waste

Despite the fact that airplane fuel has become relatively cheaper these days, some airlines are still keen on using biofuels for their planes. The United Airlines will be the first commercial airline in the United States to switch over to biofuels.
Why Food Served in Planes Taste Different

Most of us have tasted the unappetizing mid-flight meals and there is no doubt that they have a very poor reputation. While you may be wondering why the food had an entirely different flavor when served at an altitude of 35,000 feet, the fact is that there are a number of scientific principles that affect both one's sense of taste as well as the food.