Existing for centuries, chocolates are one of the best crowd-pleasing desserts that can be moulded into unimaginable forms. Expressing love for your beloved or a munching snack to satiate your sweet craving, chocolates serve various purposes and there is an array of options to choose from. And, if you are an aficionado who wants to walk the extra mile to savour a bite of exquisite dark chocolate or tuck into gourmet milk chocolate bars, then some of the most expensive […]

The project took nearly two years to complete and required significant planning and engineering design input. “If you’re a beer drinker you’ll understand that one of the most important production processes in a malthouse is the preparation of the barley for malting,” said Crouch. On this customer’s site, they had a box feeder grain system on an upwards rolling chain conveyor system that turns and washes the barley in a big concrete bath that is about 40-50 metres in length […]

LONDON — Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestle SA is once again the world’s most valuable brand, according to “Food & Drink 2022,” which highlights the top 10 global food and beverage brands as measured by consultancy company Brand Finance. Brand Finance evaluates 5,000 of the world’s largest brands annually and ranks them according to value, brand strength, growth rate and emergence. Nestle came in first for value at $20.8 billion, up from $19.4 billion in 2021 and worth nearly twice as much […]

L uxury deadstock and resale marketplace StockX has ranked the 10 most expensive sneakers in the world. Comprised mostly of collaborations and limited release drops, the highly sought-after sneakers are selling upward of £58,000. That’s the equivalent of five years of a rent on an average London flat. The all-star roster features true collector’s items from Nike SB, pop culture favourites like the Nike Air MAG Back to the Future self-lacing sneakers as well as Air Jordans designed alongside the […]

Existing for centuries, chocolates are one of the best crowd-pleasing desserts that can be moulded into unimaginable forms. Expressing love for your beloved or a munching snack to satiate your sweet craving, chocolates serve various purposes and there is an array of options to choose from. And, if you are an aficionado who wants to walk the extra mile to savour a bite of exquisite dark chocolate or tuck into gourmet milk chocolate bars, then some of the most expensive […]

White truffles are mostly found in Tuscany, the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, Emilia-Romagna, the Marches and the Istrian peninsula of Croatia. It grows about a foot underground and can only be located with the help of trained dogs. These truffles are well known for their exclusive aroma and flavour. One of the most expensive foods in the world, the white truffle (Tuber magnatum pico) is also the world’s most expensive edible fungus. As of 22 February 2023, per kilogram […]

When it comes to the world’s most-loved cuisines, there are a few obvious favourites. There’s Italian, with its unbeatable pizza-pasta combo. Indian, with its dazzling and colourful sprawl. Mexican, with its spices and innovative presentations. French, with all its richness and refinement. But which cuisine is currently the world’s most popular? To find out, adventure holiday travel firm The Bucket List Company has looked at levels of engagement on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Reddit. The eventual ranking wasn’t just based on […]

When I go out to eat, I more often than not find myself choosing some sort of international cuisine. I was at Disney World last month and honestly wanted to just eat in every restaurant in Epcot. We eventually settled on France (I do love French cuisine but ultimately the decision was made for where we could get a reservation). In fact, I’ve been on a French kick as of late. But ultimately I’d say my top 3 (impossible to […]

When it comes to Guinness World Records, not all are created equal. Sometimes they’re handed out to people who are really large or dogs that are really small. Other times, recipients need to venture to outer space to qualify. But some Guinness World Records just require a lot of cheese, a lot of butter and a little bit of gold. Since 2014, New York City’s Serendipity3 has laid claim to the Guinness World Record for the world’s most expensive sandwich: […]

In liquid culture, there are some high-priced items out there. From the most expensive gin on the planet to record-breaking Scotch whisky, we throw a lot of money at the bottle. And that reverence extends to nonalcoholic goods too, like coffee. Yes, the best coffee can draw some pretty staggering asking prices. A lot of it has to do with the extremely unique place in which it’s grown as well as how it’s processed. The results can be so remarkable […]