World’s Fairs used to be an opportunity to examine a better future for society. They were about innovation, progress and development, and brought together inventors and businesses eager to demonstrate technological advancements designed for the greater good of all. This year’s Expo Milano 2015, with the theme “Feeding the Planet,
When it comes to Japanese food, many might just think of sushi, tempura and ramen noodles, but anyone who’s been to Japan knows the country’s culinary culture has many more dimensions. A world exposition opening in Italy from today to October 31 offers a great opportunity to experience the diversity
Call it delicious diplomacy — or edible propaganda, some food trends involving cultural cuisines aren’t trends at all: they’re carefully-planned branding efforts by governments looking to raise their profile on the world stage. READ MORE at Smithsonianmag.com
From April 22 – 26, the tenth edition of the international fair Sokrovischa Severa (Treasures of the North) will take place in Moscow. The exhibition is dedicated to everyday life, and the food culture, music and art of Indigenous Peoples from the north of Russia. READ MORE at Slow Food
The U.S.A’s Secratary of State has delivered a speech on his country’s culinary diplomacy programme, ahead of the Milan Expo 2015. You can read the full speech here.
The International Association of Conference Centers has announced the top ten conference food trends for 2015, which will have an influence on conference catering decisions throughout the world. According to the IACC the trends will help planners make appropriate catering decisions to please conference attendees across the globe. READ MORE
“The global functional food market has been growing by nearly 10 percent over the past few years as more people seek to eat products boosting their health – Lee said -The market has reached $400 billion worldwide. But Korea accounts for only 1 percent. We have a long way to
Many festivals are taking place during the season in the Coachella valley. A question is being raised, whether the amount of festivals is growing to a not bearable number. The biggest festival, Coachella valley Music and Art festival attracts per day around 100.000 visitors and brings a profit of about
The European Commission wants to give individual member states the power to ban food products made from genetically modified organisms, even if those GM foods have been given an EU-wide stamp of approval. The plan has been laid down in a review of the GMO authorisation process, which EU commission
It’s an ongoing challenge to keep up with the latest health trends in the food industry, but fortunately for restaurant operators, consumers’ definition of healthful food has broadened. It’s less about removing negatives or adding positives, and more about simply eating real food, officials at market research firm The NPD
The consumption of insects or eat bugs, is a common practice in some parts of the world (Africa, Asia, Latin America), where it may become part of the traditional food culture. FAO estimates that “insects complement the diets of about two billion people” in the world and in favor of
When the world’s largest industrial fair opens in Hannover on Monday, April 13, India will not be in full force as the partner country. But for the first time since 2007, when Incredible India was given a renewed push at the world’s largest travel and tourism show, ITB, Berlin, our cuisines
What I love about food photography is that it combines the two photography subjects that most resonate with me: culture and how we connect with food. For me, a food photographer is a visual food anthropologist. It’s not just about food on a plate, but it’s also about everything around
Every year, the women in Jersey City arts collective _gaia gather to create art in what they call their Wonder Woman Residency. They work together and give each other feedback on their developing pieces, exploring big themes like war, religion, education and immigration. This year, the women are taking on
The best of French gastronomy will be served up in Paris this spring under the soaring roof of the city’s Grand Palais, as celebrated chefs present their signature creations for an epicurean public. The “Taste of Paris” festival will be held from May 21-24, in the French capital under the
The annual festival contributed in attracting over 3,126,699 people to the city centre last year. The theme of the 2015 festival, which is expected to be the biggest yet, is discovery; and organisers have invited and challenged food lovers from across the country to try something new. The two week
