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Bel Group appoints former Impossible Foods chief to drive US food growth

10 February 202610 February 2026 Molly Gilmore Babybel, North America, Snacks 6 min read

Bel Group is turning to a seasoned food industry executive to sharpen its North American snack... Read more

Shoppers selecting groceries in a US supermarket amid rising food insecurity rates

USDA data reveals growing food hardship across US households

10 February 202610 February 2026 Molly Gilmore food insecurity, USA, USDA 6 min read

Food insecurity in the United States climbed to its highest level in a decade in 2024,... Read more

Brightly colored packaged foods on U.S. grocery shelves highlighting continued use of synthetic food dyes

Synthetic dyes continue to shape the US packaged food supply

10 February 202610 February 2026 Molly Gilmore Artificial Food Dye, FDA synthetic, USA 6 min read

Brightly colored cereals, neon sports drinks and vividly frosted snacks continue to dominate US grocery shelves,... Read more

Sunlit vineyards stretching across Napa Valley, with rolling hills, morning mist and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

Anthony Bourdain and the Napa Valley restaurant that defined culinary excellence

5 February 202610 February 2026 Erin Flock Michelin Star, Restaurants, USA 6 min read

Anthony Bourdain built his reputation on skepticism. He distrusted hype, recoiled from pretense and rarely indulged... Read more

Self-service McDonald’s ordering kiosks displaying burger and dessert menu items inside a modern restaurant interior.

McDonald’s turns McNuggets into Valentine’s luxury with free caviar drop

5 February 20265 February 2026 Erin Flock Fast Food, Restaurants, USA 6 min read

For a company built on scale, affordability, and familiarity, McDonald’s has become increasingly comfortable flirting with... Read more