HOUSEHOLD NAMES The brands that stand out. —BRAND FINANCE TABLES   What makes a brand valuable? What makes it stand out among the millions of food and beverage (F&B) brands battling for the consumer’s attention? For 2023, Coca-Cola retained its top position as the world’s most valuable and strongest nonalcoholic beverage brand, based on the ranking made by Brand Finance, a leading global brand valuation consultancy. Valued at $33.5 billion, Coca-Cola continues to reign supreme, thanks to its global familiarity […]

By Pascal KwesigaFeatures correspondent Michele Sibiloni/Getty Images At the height of the grasshopper season in Uganda many people will take time off from their jobs in order to gather the insects (Credit: Michele Sibiloni/Getty Images) For most people in Europe and the US, the idea of eating crickets and grasshoppers can seem revolting, but they are a popular snack in parts of Africa and Asia. Not only are they packed with nutrients but they are less harmful to the climate […]

The World Health Organization​ (WHO) is partnering with not-for-profit organisation, Resolve to Save Lives​, to support the development and implementation of the REPLACE​ action package, an initiative providing counties with a framework for eliminating industrially produced trans fat from their national food supplies. In recognition of their progress in this endeavour, Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand have been awarded certificates validating their achievements. Figures released by the WHO show strong results from these countries during the first five […]

As 2023 comes to a close, experts have reviewed what culinary consumers loved and latched onto to help predict what food trends may be in store for 2024. Companies with insights into consumer habits from Whole Foods Market to Pinterest have published forecasts for the year ahead, and rather than just recite them, “Good Morning America” enlisted a few key players in the industry to share a taste of what they see standing out from the selections, and how to […]

The question of who owns a recipe comes with a large dash of uncertainty. According to the law, no one does. Recipes generally are not protected by U.S. copyrights, since a list of ingredients required for a dish or the basic instructions for preparing it are considered mere factual information and therefore aren’t covered. But in practice, some cookbook authors give credit for various dishes, sometimes naming them after their original sources, or describing how the recipe came to their […]

Consuming protein-rich meals and snacks is essential for health and can support muscle growth and help you maintain a healthy body weight. Though protein needs vary, experts suggest that most active people need to take in between 1.2-2.0 grams (g) of protein per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day (0.54-0.9 g per pound (lb)). Keep in mind that this is more than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein, which is currently set at 0.8 g/kg of body weight […]

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. getty 1 Roasted chickpeas getty ‘The nice thing about roasted chickpeas is you can create many different flavour profiles (sweet, savoury, spicy, plain) and eat them on their own or add them into a snack or trail mix,’ says Dewsnap. 2 Whole-wheat pretzels with dip Line Klein//Getty Images Pretzels are pretty versatile in terms of what you can pair them with. Dewsnap likes a whole-grain or whole-wheat […]

If you’re working toward reaching a healthy weight, grapes can be a tasty, satisfying, and nutritious part of your daily routine. Grapes are low-calorie and low-fat. They make a great snack and can also brighten up a meal. Here’s a look at why grapes are a good food to consider for weight loss. This article will discuss the nutrients in grapes, the research on grapes and weight loss, how to enjoy grapes as part of a healthy diet, and any […]

Interested in Slimming World? You’re not alone. With 13,000 weekly groups and 700,000 members across the UK and Ireland, Slimming World – despite being founded back in 1969 – remains one of the most popular (and famous) weight loss clubs around. And since many of us are trapped in a junk food cycle, with figures showing some 28 per cent of the population is now obese (one of the highest rates in Europe FYI), leaning on an external organisation can […]

A longing for authenticity. An urge to protect the planet and embrace nature. An itch to spice things up. These are the modern sentiments shaping what will show up on our plates and in our glasses in 2024, according to experts who forecast food trends. We asked nearly a dozen industry insiders—from chefs to a food futurologist—what to expect in the year ahead for food and drink. Here’s what they said. An emphasis on global flavors Even if you don’t […]