thoughts of food
The fast food technology we needed in 2020 is finally here.
Mobile ordering, dedicated drive-thrus, and AI-powered cashiers are becoming commonplace for big chains. ~ learn more
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thoughts of food
In the UK, food delivery apps have little restaurant overlap.
“Bernstein scraped all 90k restaurants in the UK on the Just Eat, Uber Eats, and Takeaway apps. The takeaway: only 3% of restaurants were listed on all 3 apps. 75% of restaurants only list on a *single* app! All three […]
thoughts of food
A newly-patented instant ice cream.
“Two food scientists, Syed Rizvi, professor of food science engineering, and Michael E. Wagner, Ph.D. ’15, have just patented a clever use of the Joule-Thompson Effect that certainly has the potential to make the world a little more magical.” | learn more
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Tiny Netherlands is a major exporter of food.
“The rallying cry in the Netherlands started two decades ago, as concern mounted about its ability to feed its 17 million people: Produce twice as much food using half as many resources. … The Dutch have pioneered cell-cultured meat, vertical […]
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Antibiotics abuse by big beef suppliers to national chains.
“Unpublished US government records obtained by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and the Guardian show farms producing beef for meat packing firms Cargill, JBS, and Green Bay are risking public health by still using antibiotics classed as the “highest priority […]
thoughts of food
Delicious, healthier holiday classics.
“Our dietitian at Nutrisense adapted 10 of the most popular seasonal dishes to create unique healthy, guilt-free and tasty holiday recipes.” | learn more
thoughts of food
Oat milk is coming for almond milk.
A chart of google search volume since 2015. Did you know there’s a seasonal trend to almond milk? It spikes at New Years and mostly declines throughout the year. | learn more
thoughts of food
The definitive list of good and bad apples.
“Thankfully in the early 2000s, due to the emergence of a class of idle yuppies willing to shell out disproportionate amounts of disposable income at organic grocery stores, it became economically viable to invest in the development of what I […]
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NIH-funded “Food Pyramid” rates Lucky Charms healthier than steak.
“A few weeks ago the White House hosted a conference on hunger, nutrition and health. One of the key organizers of the conference — Dariush Mozaffarian, Dean of the Tufts School of Nutrition — had just finished spending 3 years […]
thoughts of food
How do curated grocers make their product selections?
“Stores like Pop Up Grocer, Foxtrot and Goodgood have set up retail spaces that showcase the best new brands in the food, drink and personal care spaces. Which brands make the cut?” | learn more