Food & Drink

ProCork corks, including virtually invisible membranes ProCork Can an ‘inert, semi-crystalline, oxygen-selected membrane, heat-welded to the end of cork’ improve consistency in wine quality? Several winemakers—including at least one with a Top Ten listing in Wine Spectator, and 100-point scorings from wine critic Robert Parker—believe so. The evolution of this technology was not—as its inventor Dr.
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Black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) are not much to look at, but they are making major waves in the aquaculture industry. These superstar larvae are disrupting the fish feed status quo by providing a protein-packed, inexpensive and high-quality alternative to the otherwise unsustainable feeds on the market. Hermetia illucens (Black Soldier Fly) adult Getty Aquaculture
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Vegan tortilla wraps with quinoa, asparagus, beans, vegetables and guacamole. Getty The labels on food packaging and descriptions on menus can influence a consumer’s preferences. For instance, consumers seem to prefer plant-based items over vegan or vegetarian ones. As more companies start to offer meatless options, they will have to consider how they are labeling
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In 2006 Ree Drummond’s husband announced that he was taking all four of their children, ranging in ages from one to six, to work with him. For the first time in a long time Drummond, who was homeschooling her children, discovered something that she often didn’t have: hours of uninterrupted time alone. Ree Drummond Courtesy
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Two weeks ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and China’s President Xi Jinping shook hands … [+] prior to their talks on the sideline of the 11th edition of the BRICS Summit, in Brasilia, Brazil. Brazil is now the leading supplier of soybeans to China and chicken to Russia, replacing the United States. ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Coffee cups. Getty Coffee prices have increased by 20%, while global demand for coffee continues to grow. Although several factors are responsible for the price changes, lower production in Latin America is one of the reasons. Supply, Demand and Drought The Wall Street Journal reports that coffee prices increased from a low of $0.93 to
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“What originally started as a joke has turned into a best-selling advent calendar across all categories (including chocolate!) at UK superstore, Asda.” Annem Hobson, creator of the world’s first cheese advent calendar So Wrong It’s Nom Annem Hobson, founder of So Wrong It’s Nom and creator of the world’s first cheese advent calendar, explains how
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Rosé to the rescue for Thanksgiving’s diverse dishes. Give thanks to the versatility of rosé! Illustration: Lana Bortolot Yes, it’s still rosé season! Do not argue: just hold out your glass and say “more, please!” Seriously though, with the myriad of flavors and textures on the Thanksgiving table (to say nothing of the dubious tastes of
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When traveling, you should consider the best fruit options to try. Some of these include rambutan, cacao, and the horned melon. We’ll show you some of the most vibrant, oddly textured, and juiciest fruits around the planet. MORE FOOD ROUNDUPS CONTENT: 35 Wild Burgers You Need To Eat Before You Die 42 Cheesy Foods You
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