Westford, USA, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Islamic dietary law mandates that meat, poultry, and seafood be supplied halal, meaning that they must meet certain religious requirements concerning the way they were killed. The Islamic faith is the second most practicing religion in the world after Christianity, with approximately 1.98 billion followers worldwide and over 26 Muslim countries. There are two main reasons for the growth in demand for halal food market: First, Muslims are increasingly looking to follow […]
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The only way to fully appreciate the Summer Fancy Food Show, the massive gourmet trade expo held annually at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, is to put on your walking shoes and shelve preexisting opinions you might have about cinnamon churro-flavored pork rinds. With more than 2,000 vendors set up over 300,000 square feet on two levels, it’s the rare occasion where you can simultaneously triple both your daily step count and caloric intake. The show, which just […]
Please romaine calm. #GirlDinner has enticed over 247 million views on TikTok, as young women share what they pulled together to consume while watching their favorite show on the couch. Critics are sounding the alarm on the “disturbing new trend,” claiming that the videos showcase too-small portions of food, even though “girl dinners” are often an aesthetic arrangement of cheeses, cold cuts, crackers and fruits (i.e. “snack plates”) or a random assortment of leftovers from the depths of the fridge. […]
When more than 2,000 exhibitors from around the world get together to showcase their latest and greatest in the food industry, trends are bound to be noticed. That’s exactly what happened as The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) Trendspotter Panel made its way through the Summer Fancy Food Show last month. Taking place from June 25-27 at the Javits Center in New York City, the panel tasted all sorts of products and flavors that are expected to influence the industry in […]
Many of us make major diet changes in the wake of health-related news from our doctors like diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. While the intent is good, most of us struggle to keep up with diets because we make too many changes at once or choose changes that are too hard to make. Making changes to combat preexisting conditions (or prevent future disease) is easier when you make simple, everyday swaps to the foods you already eat. With […]
The cactus spirit also snagged the gold medal at the Denver International Spirits Competition Dry Land Distillers scooped up the prestigious 2023 Good Food Award for its cactus spirit and struck gold at the 2023 Denver International Spirits Competition in the very same week. The Good Food Awards, or GFAs, is a yearly shindig where American craft food producers, farmers and ingredient suppliers come together to celebrate a passion for all things delicious, authentic and responsibly made. The award mirrors […]
Summer is not a time for spending too long in the kitchen. Cook we must, though, as eat we always will, so here are some dishes to make you want to get cooking, quickly, before getting out, just as quickly, eating well and then assuming a horizontal position somewhere under a tree. Harissa pilchards with zingy herb salsa (pictured top) Tinned fish makes one of easiest, tastiest, quickest and most cost-effective meals, and I often use it straight from the […]
With more food content available online than ever before, home cooks, creators and chefs alike are trying their hands at a vast array of trends, shared cooking tips, culinary adventures and all-day cravings, while keeping the cost of ingredients top of mind and seeking out easy recipes for simple, satiating dishes. From viral recipes taking off on TikTok to changes in consumer habits amid rising food costs, this year was a whirlwind of culinary trends. Eighty-three percent of Americans viewed […]
Humans need to eat, but with inflation affecting so many Americans, it’s not as cheap to eat as it was a year ago. According to GoBankingRates, groceries cost on average between $150 to $300 per month per person, varying on location, dietary choices and spending habits. While annual food-at-home prices usually increase 2.0 percent each year, the average annual food-at-home price from 2021 to 2022 increased 11.4 percent, higher than any retail food price inflation since 2002, according to the […]
The Specialty Food Association’s 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show featured three standout trends among the natural and organic exhibitors. Specialty CPG foods and beverages elevate the at-home culinary experience, and all-natural ingredients help indulge the health-conscious consumer. The nonprofit trade association’s mission is “to champion, nurture and connect members to deliver innovative products and expand consumption of specialty foods.” According to its website, SFA was founded in 1952 and represents over 3,000 businesses. Specialty food sales in the United States exceeded $148 billion in 2019, […]
