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Tired of Trying To Figure Out How Ripe Your Avocado Is? There's an App for That

The "Ripe or Not" app uses AI to analyze photos & tell you if your avocado is perfect for guacamole. Plus, learn how AI is reducing food waste & could be your future kitchen assistant! ‍✨

By Shelby Tuttle

Beef-Infused Rice: New Hybrid Meat-Grain Could Crush Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Scientists have mixed rice and beef cells to create a superfood with a lower carbon footprint. “Beef-rice" packs significant protein and boasts great flavor. Get ready for a sustainable culinary revolution!
AI Isn't Stealing Jobs, It's Cooking Up Your Next Meal

Food brands are using AI to whip up next-level engagement. Discover how personalized recommendations, chatbots, and recipe hacks are changing the way we eat.
The Future of Chocolate is Here and (Surprise) It's Cacao-Free

Ahhhh, chocolate - the very word conjures up images of decadent desserts and pure indulgence. But this beloved treat, enjoyed by billions of people worldwide, is predicted to be more expensive than caviar by 2030 and faces the possibility of extinction by 2050!
Snack on This: Food Waste Transformed into Edible Concrete

Thanks to some serious wizardry from University of Tokyo researchers, food scraps are taking on a whole new life as bendable “concrete” that’s not only four times as strong as old-school concrete, it’s also biodegradable and edible!
The 3 Biggest Food Trends For 2024 According to Experts

Do you enjoy experimenting with trendy cuisines that are being reviewed online? Discover which types of foods will be popular in 2024!
Food Innovation: Cornell's 'Freedom of Expression' Inspires Students to Create Their Own Version of Ice Cream

Discover the importance of food innovation as well as Cornell's 'Freedom of Expression' theme that drives students to make their version of ice cream.
Understanding GMO: 5 Unbelievably Real Genetically Modified Crops in US

Acquire a deeper understanding of the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) you might not expect to find in your food.
Lab-Grown Oil: Scientists Develop Environment-Friendly Alternative to Palm Oil

Can lab-grown oil be the future of sustainable culinary practices? Discover why scientists made an environment-friendly alternative to palm oil.
Krispy Kreme Offers a Limited-Edition Mars Doughnut to Celebrate NASA's Rover Landing

Krispy Kreme has launched a "Mars doughnut" in celebration of NASA's robot perseverance landing on the Red Planet's atmosphere on Feb. 18.
Uber Eats Launches $20 Million Program to Help Local Restaurants in U.S. Amid Pandemic

Uber Eats is a new hero stepping in to help independent restaurants in the U.S. amid the pandemic. It is not something new to hear a food establishment closing out all because of the on-going pandemic.
Ultimate Air Fryer Guide 2021: How Does it Work Without Oil?

Read this ultimate air fryer guide before going to the store and aviling one (Photo : Sean Gallup) Visitors line up to buy currywurst and french fries on German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) near the Brandenburg Gate on October 3, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.
Food Photography 101: 5 Easy Tricks to Take Stunning Food Photos on Your Phone

If you're a food lover, check out these tips to find out how to take better photos of your food!
Cooking with an Air Fryer: Is it Good or Bad for Your Body?

Planning to cook with an air fryer? Here things you need to know (Photo : Sean Gallup) A hostess serves up french fries prepared in the Philips AirFryer, which uses no cooking oil, at the Philips stand at the 2010 IFA technology and consumer electronics trade fair at Messe Berlin on September 3, 2010 in Berlin, Germany.
Is It Safe to Use Microwave? Here's How Radiation Actually Affects Your Food

Do you use a microwave? This might change your mind (Photo : Scott Olson) A microwave oven made by General Electric Co. (GE) is offered for sale alongside other appliances at a Sears store January 22, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois.