Food Culture & Trends
Global food culture, ingredient trends and sustainable eating
Jiggle Griddle Recipe: Cranberry Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches
Cranberry-stuffed pancake buns, square eggs and sage sausage make a substantial breakfast sandwich, finished with smoky, spicy maple syrup.
Tilray Targets $20 Million in Savings as It Reshapes U.S. Brewing
Tilray is closing breweries, trimming its portfolio and consolidating distribution as it targets $20 million in savings and prepares to expand its beverage business.
Three Modern Appletini Recipes Trade Neon Sweetness for Fresh Apple Flavor
Bartenders update the Appletini with baijiu, fino sherry, Calvados and housemade syrups while keeping its sweet-tart apple character.
Morgan Eckroth’s Coffee, for Here Brings Brewing Skills and Signature Drinks Together
Morgan Eckroth’s debut book pairs practical brewing guidance with creative coffee drinks, inviting home brewers to explore flavor, technique and coffee’s origins.
Beyond Matcha: Japan’s Black and Oolong Tea Revival
Japanese growers are making distinctive black and oolong teas with floral, spiced flavors and methods that expand the country’s tea story beyond matcha.
Cocktail Bars Have Rediscovered the Fun in Drinking
After years of defending cocktail craft, bartenders are embracing vodka, playful drinks and relaxed bars where hospitality matters as much as what’s in the glass.
Crispy Yuzu Kosho Chicken Thighs with Ponzu and Sake
Marinate chicken thighs overnight with yuzu kosho, ponzu and sake, then pan-fry or air-fry for crisp skin and juicy, citrusy meat.
Lighter Pumpkin Pie Recipe With a Creamy, Naturally Sweetened Filling
This pumpkin pie keeps its classic spice and creamy texture with less sugar, under 150 calories per slice, and options for vegan or gluten-free diets.
Domino’s Minecraft Dungeons II Promo Offers 20,000 Free Game Copies
Domino’s promotion pairs its personal pizza with daily game giveaways, exclusive in-game items and six collectible Minecraft Dungeons II boxes.
AMC’s New Dune: Part Three Popcorn Buckets Bring Back the Viral Sandworm Design
AMC is reviving its notorious Dune popcorn bucket for Part Three, with a two-worm version and a moving-thumper design already drawing jokes online.
TikTok Launches Must Eat Restaurant Guide in Three U.S. Markets
TikTok’s Must Eat guide draws on 40 million posts and comments, with restaurant discovery and OpenTable bookings available in three markets.
Cranberry Stuffed Mozzarella Bricks With Herbed Cranberry Dip
Crispy mozzarella sandwiches hide a layer of jellied cranberry sauce, with a tangy herb dip made from the leftover trimmings.
Hershey Adds Capacity as Salty Snack Demand Outpaces Supply
Hershey’s salty snacks sales are rising, but supply constraints have weighed on Dot’s and multipacks. New production lines are due in 2027.
Tip Top Brings Leyenda’s Mezcal-Driven Tia Mia to a Can
Tip Top’s canned Tia Mia revives Ivy Mix’s smoky, sweet-tart Mai Tai riff from Brooklyn’s now-closed Leyenda.
Chipotle Brings Back Smoked Brisket on November 5 With App Delivery Fee Offer
Smoked Brisket returns to participating U.S. and Canadian Chipotle locations November 5, with delivery fees waived on app and website orders through November 18.
BJ’s 3.25-Pound Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie Serves 48
BJ’s is selling a 52-ounce Reese’s pie for $39.99, sized like one giant Peanut Butter Cup and listed as 48 servings.
Cheerios and Ziploc Bring Resealable PantrySeal Bags to Cereal Boxes
Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios are getting resealable bags with a pour spout, starting at Walmart before a nationwide rollout.
Taco Bell and Swag Golf Launch Limited Edition Golf Gear
Taco Bell and Swag Golf bring the fast food brand’s style to headcovers, putter grips and more, with a $2,222.22 Taco Bell prize up for grabs.
Vodka Ade Gains Ground as Boston Beer Targets a Nationwide 2027 Rollout
Boston Beer is betting Rally Dog can lead the growing vodka ade category, as major rivals enter and the company’s traditional beer sales weaken.
McDonald’s Holiday Drinks Bring Cranberry to Sprite and Red Bull
McDonald’s adds frosted cranberry Sprite and Red Bull drinks, plus cookie butter McCafé options, starting November 3 for a limited time.