Food News Now: Bees Can Sniff out the Coronavirus and more

Bees are clever insects. Researchers from the startup InsectSense and Wageningen Bioveterinary...

Subscribe Friday, May 14, 2021 Each Friday, Food News Now presents the most popular articles from the week. Wageningen University Bees Can Sniff out the Coronavirus Bees are clever insects. Researchers from the startup InsectSense and Wageningen Bioveterinary Research have taught bees to detect the coronavirus. Food Technology Magazine Bots Deliver the Goods Advanced drone technology and autonomous-vehicle (AV) startups are catapulting grocery and restaurant delivery to the forefront of the digital revolution. Food Technology Magazine Private Label Is Getting Complicated Shifts in sales patterns for value, mainstream, and premium private brands are changing the market dynamic. Where's the momentum in 2021? Sponsored Content Plant Proteins from Novel and Upcycled Sources Virtual Short Course • June 15-17 Explore plant proteins from novel and upcycled sources, discussing their properties, functionalities, and applications across multiple F&B categories. Brain Food Blog Getting The Word Out Spreading the word about the groundbreaking work being done to enhance the sustainability, nutrition, safety, and accessibility of the global food supply is the responsibility of all members of the... Wageningen University Almost half of the world's population does not eat enough fruits and vegetables Many people in low- and middle-income countries do not get enough nutrients because there are shortages of fruit and vegetables, and supply is one-sided and not always affordable. National Restaurant Association Chicken helps McDonald's sales soar McDonald's generated strong same-store sales in the U.S. last quarter as customers armed with stimulus checks flocked to the company's drive-thru and digital options to order items such as chicken... WSJ Consumers feel the pinch as prices rise Americans accustomed to years of low inflation are beginning to pay sharply higher prices for goods and services as the economy strains to rev back up and the pandemic wanes. Fast Company In the race to attract service workers, Chipotle says it will pay a higher minimum wage The restaurant chain is looking to add 20,000 workers and offer an average $15 minimum wage with full benefits. Sponsored Content Stay Ahead of Trends California almonds are sought out by consumers for their natural taste and nutrient-dense satiation. California Almonds. Own What's Next, Right Now. Institute of Food Technologists | 525 W. Van Buren St. | Suite 1000 | Chicago, IL 60607 | USA This newsletter made Smart by Subscribe | Report | Learn More | Unsubscribe | Contact