Food & Drink

Everything You Need to Know About Oktoberfest

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

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 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.

Money in The Food Industry

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 […]

A Brief History of Fast Food

A Brief History of Fast Food

Americans spend approximately $150 billion annually on fast food. Doesn’t it make sense for us to take a little trip down memory lane and trace the history of what has become such an integral part of unhealthy lifestyles and our economy in general?