Food trends
I’m a Japanese nutritionist and I’m ‘obsessed’ with fruit—I eat these 5 for longevity and brain health
I grew up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by fruit trees, farms, and generous neighbors who would bring us baskets of freshly picked strawberries, watermelons, persimmons, figs, and pretty much anything that was ripe on their farm. Fruit was part of the seasons, traditions, celebrations, and even medicine. As a nutritionist, I still believe that fruit […]
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Ray Dalio, JPMorgan back billion-dollar berry farmer Fruitist in new $150 million funding round
Fruitist, the healthy snacking company known for its jumbo blueberries, has raised $150 million in an equity funding round led by new investor J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with billionaire Ray Dalio’s family office doubling down on its existing investment in the farming startup. The company, valued at over $1 billion, is growing distribution rapidly in […]
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Fast-casual restaurants lean on loyalty programs to offset consumer pullback
A customer exits a Cava restaurant in New York City on June 22, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters As some consumers pull back on spending amid economic uncertainty, fast-casual restaurant chains are leaning on rewards programs to pull them back in. Loyalty programs, which offer discounts or added perks for returning customers, have transitioned from […]
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Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from U.S. products by end of 2027
Cases of Kool-Aid Jammers are stacked at a Costco Wholesale store on April 27, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that it will remove FD&C artificial dyes from its products by the end of 2027, and will not launch any new products in the U.S. containing those […]
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From seaweed burgers to ‘upcycled’ potato chips, the high-end food industry is going ‘nature positive’
Nibs, etc. granola on sale at U.K. grocery store Waitrose. Waitrose Wasted food is a big problem. More than 1 billion tonnes was thrown away in 2022 by households, retailers and food service companies, according to figures published by the U.N.’s Environment Program in 2024. It’s expensive too: The World Bank estimated that lost or […]
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FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages
Nutrition labels are seen on food packaging in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule for nutrition labels on packaged food and drinks that’s intended to help Americans make healthier choices at a glance. Under the new rule, which shoppers could see as early as 2028, […]
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I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 beverage I drink every day
Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vivid green tea evokes so much nostalgia for me. When I was in high school, I started taking formal tea ceremony lessons. It was […]
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I am from Costa Rica: This is what we consume just about every day for a prolonged, nutritious life—it’s our ‘secret to longevity’
Costa Rica is property to just one of the world’s Blue Zones, the place individuals are living lengthier and much healthier lives than normal. I am from a smaller town in the region of Cartago, named Llano Grande, which is recognised for its abundant agriculture. As a cookbook creator and cooking teacher who was born […]
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Nutritional needs are ‘shifting’ amid rise of weight loss drugs, says Nestle CEO
A picture taken on February 21, 2024 show the logo of Swiss food giant Nestle on the company’s headquarters in Vevey, western Switzerland. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images The meteoric rise of weight loss drugs means consumers’ nutritional needs are “shifting” which provides new opportunities for food companies, Nestle CEO Mark Schneider told […]
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My family’s from the Greek island of longevity, where people often live to 100—here’s 1 unexpected food we always eat
From beans to greens, there are many foods that make up the traditional diets of people in the Blue Zones, a handful of areas in the world where people tend to live longer. My family is from the Greek Blue Zone of Ikaria — I spend about half of every year on the island and […]
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