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The statistics are sobering. Virtually every piece of plastic ever produced still exists and there is more microplastic in the ocean than there are stars in the Milky Way, according [...]

Pork is having an identity crisis. Prices are down, yet sales are fairly flat, so retailers that are selling this meat are getting creative. 'Offering value-added pork products really drives [...]

American consumers are making their voices heard: They don't want artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives, nor do they want genetically modified ingredients and highly processed products. They also seek to [...]

Many of us can't think of anything more convenient than putting cereal in a bowl, adding milk and eating it, but--if we can mix our food categories for a moment--it's [...]

Imagine a world in which you know exactly how many employees you need for a shift. Imagine knowing the best products to discount. Imagine a supply chain that delivered the [...]

Afew years ago, Trenton Shutters was having difficulties in school and his personal life. He was having nightmares--when he finally managed to fall asleep--and was riding an emotional roller coaster. [...]

Brunch is the place to be on the weekends for consumers in many cities. 'It's the thing,' says Daniel Miller, general manager of Ella Elli in Chicago. 'Everyone wants to [...]

The best-selling PLU by far in Harmons' bulk sections is its Build Your Own Trail Mix Bar. Grocery Buyer Kimball Wilson says customers love this section of the store, where [...]

The biggest growth in poultry in K-VA-T's 124 Food City stores is in antibiotic-free, ranchfed, humanely raised chicken. 'It resonates better with the customer,' says Steve Holloway, director of meat [...]

Eight years after removing self-checkouts in order to focus on customer service, Albertsons Cos. in June reversed course and introduced a new suite of automated checkouts to stores across nine [...]

With or without? There are many questions consumers ask themselves at the meat case, and I often, it's whether they want their protein with the bone left in or taken [...]

The retail marketplace is becoming increasingly challenging for grocery retailers. As the big players in the grocery industry--especially giants such as Amazon, Walmart and Kroger--invest in artificial intelligence (AI), the [...]

It's widely known that New York City has a wealth of opportunities for photographers. Jay Stradwick, president and founder of Dune Studios on Waier Street, says: 'it's unique as a [...]

ANY PHOTOGRAPHER KNOWS THAT LIGHTING CAN MAKE OR BREAK A PICTURE. TWO NEW YORK CITY-BASED SHOOTERS SHARE THEIR THREE FAVORITE SETUPS WITH PDN. FELIX KUNZE Felix Kunze is a portrait [...]

TORONTO TORONTO'S PHOTOGRAPHY INDUSTRY IS OPEN AND ENCOURAGING TO PHOTOGRAPHIC TALENT, SAYS DEXTER QUINTO, GENERAL MANAGER OF STUDIO KAIZEN, WHICH IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO. 'IT'S [A] TRULY UNIVERSAL CITY [...]

Chain restaurants sometimes get a bad rap for being followers rather than leaders. It can be harder for them to be innovative, as operating multiple locations across the country poses [...]

TAKE A TRIP TO THE CENTER OF THE COUNTRY for its sweeping landscapes, diverse cities and a collective of photography and film resources that remains hot during cold winters. New [...]

Herbs and spices have been used to flavor beverage alcohol for centuries--see Benedictine, Chartreuse, vermouth and others. And with today's emphasis on crafted cocktails, more restaurants and bars are including [...]

FIVE WINEMAKING STATES TO WATCH Idaho Arizona Virginia Michigan Texas HOW MANY STATES IN THE U S. PRODUCE WINE? ALL OF THEM EVEN HAWAII BOASTS TWO PRODUCERS, WHILE ALASKA HAS [...]

The numbers on wasted food are staggering. According to the United Nations Environmental Program, 30-40% of all food in North America goes to waste, which works out to 20 pounds [...]

Seeking innovation in new food and drink products? Look no further than the healthy snack and nutrition bar market. Snacks make up 11% of meal occasions in the U.S., according [...]

For operations across the country, ensuring a work environment that welcomes employees of all kinds requires a purposeful, thoughtful plan that goes beyond lip service--demonstrating an ongoing commitment to celebrating [...]

In June, a Culinary Education Center will open at Yale University, offering a one-year training program for current employees. During the first two weeks, students will spend an intensive 80 [...]

Food is increasingly part of the craft movement. * Today's consumers want their food to be artisanal, small-batch, healthy, organic and local, as well as from a supply chain that's [...]

Customers visiting The Fresh Market can't escape the fact that the stores sell their own brand of coffee and that there's a constantly rotating selection of seasonal flavors. The Greensboro, [...]

The biggest growth in poultry in K-VA-T's 124 Food City stores is in antibiotic-free, ranch-fed, humanely raised chicken. 'It resonates better with the customer,' says Steve Holloway, director of meat [...]

Pork is having an identity crisis. Prices are down, yet sales are fairly flat, so retailers that are selling this meat are getting creative. 'Offering value-added pork products really drives [...]

Sake used to be a drink consumed by just a few--typically aficionados of Japanese food and culture--but that's been changing in recent years. The fermented rice drink has evolved from [...]

Dave Lanning doesn't do anything by halves. Ten years after opening his very successful Dave's Coffee in Charlestown, R.I., he's now readying to open his second location this spring, half [...]

'Don't open a shop if you don't like to smile.' So goes the Chinese proverb, but, you may wonder, what does smiling have to do with the success of a [...]

It's all about talking to the consumer. Here's how to conduct the conversation. Around the time The Melting Pot hit the 135-unit mark, the fondue chain decided to reposition itself. [...]

THE KEY TO FLUTTER STUDIOS IN SEATTLE IS SIMPLICITY. 'There isn't anything else like us here--it's either full service or no service and I like where we are. in the [...]

The United Nations has designated 2016 as the International Year of Pulses, hoping to heighten public awareness about the nutritional benefits as part of sustainable food production aimed toward food [...]

The global population of people aged over 65 is expected to triple by 2050, growing from 516 million in 2009 to 1.53 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Meanwhile, [...]

The family meal: wholesome, nutritious and offering servings of nutrients and antioxidants that are good for everyone. But what is the family meal these days? More and more, it involves [...]

Busy, busy, busy. It's almost a mantra these days and it's ubiquitous. As a result, the diets of Americans have changed. Commonplace foods are processed, with the nutrients taken out [...]

It's been all over the news that Heidi Montag, star of 'The Hills,' recently underwent 10 cosmetic surgeries in one day. While that may be horrifying, what's even more shocking [...]

In May, drugstore chain CVS found that 7% of its vitamins and supplements were inaccurately labeled or formulated. Because of issues like this, many consumers are turning to natural versions [...]

There are few things as ubiquitous in the American home as rice and pasta. They're blank slates that pair with anything from pesto to stir-fried vegetables, and they're a staple [...]

It's been a tough year, or tough couple of years for some, and people are looking for small indulgences to help themselves feel a little better. However, the health-conscious among [...]

THE HOUSE STUDIOS IN SEATTLE is a microcosm of the photography world, with photographers and their assistants bustling around, shooting photographs, handling equipment and sharing ideas. Around 40 percent of [...]

When General Mills started selling Cheerios + Ancient Grains in January, it was clear that a niche area of ingredients had reached the mainstream. However, General Mills wasn't the first [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the economy continues its dreary march, many consumers are still finding ways to treat themselves, even though they've scaled back on pricey vacations, expensive dinners and fancy [...]

Sitting down at a table to eat has almost become frowned upon in today's on-the-go society. It's for this reason that sales of nutrition bars continue to grow every year, [...]

THERE'S NO EXCUSE FOR NOT HAVING A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY THESE DAYS, but campaigns can take a lot of time and money. ROOT Studios, a production company, studio and equipment [...]

There are three stages to women's lives: The beginning, up to around age 25, when we don't give our health a second thought; the middle, when we start to become [...]

Opening a second coffee shop in a down economy may seem reckless, but opening a third two months later sounds downright foolish. However, if your business strategy is well thought-out, [...]

When The Market, a large retail store and cafe, closed for renovations two years ago, the dining team at the University of Montana questioned whether the concept could keep the [...]

Coffee is a staple, and despite being a hot beverage, it has year-round appeal. Many bartenders and baristas arc recognizing the drink's pull and are coming up with a variety [...]