Who doesn’t salivate at the thought of a juicy hamburger? The point is, there is hardly any food that’s more American. And capitalizing on that are many industries, from fast-food restaurants to cattle growers, to ketchup and mustard producers. But have you ever thought about the scope of the industries involved?
Food & Drink
The Fatty Truth About Fast Food in the United States
Everything You Need to Know About Oktoberfest
While the celebration of Oktoberfest originated as a horse race honoring the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese, the celebration has come a long way from the original festivities. Whether you’re going to Germany or planning to enjoy the 200th edition of the celebration in your home town, let this be your comprehensive […]
Coffee’s Place In The Global Economy
We don’t technically need coffee to survive (though many would argue just the opposite), yet this popular pick-me-up fuels not only our daily energy levels, but the global economy as well. The coffee industry thrives in countries like Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia: the world’s leading coffee exporters. Meanwhile, coffee drinkers around the world love their […]
The Truth About Food Labels
The average consumer relies on the nutritional information on food labels as a guide to healthy and unhealthy foods. It is unfortunate then that these labels routinely and unabashedly lie to consumers and manipulate them into thinking that unhealthy foods are healthy. Check out this infographic and never get scammed again.
Caffeine Can Kill You: Here’s How
World’s Strongest and Strangest Beers
When you go to the market to pick up a case of beer, you’re usually thinking about the taste you like and the price you’re willing to pay for it. In some instances however, these considerations are extended to which beer will get you drunk quickest, and which specialty beer has the weirdest ingredients. Today […]
Money in The Food Industry
Whether it’s a humble burger bar or the most luxurious of high-profile restaurants, America is a nation which loves dining out (so much so, we totalled nearly $566 billion in restaurant food sales last year). We’ve taken a look at some of the economics behind this gigantic industry and, in particular, how the tradition of […]