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Saturday: Food & Drink

This fall’s trendiest ingredient smells kind of gross, but tastes incredible

It smells earthy, salty and just a little funky, but miso is having its moment. The global market for fermented foods is projected to surge from $573.4 billion in 2024 to approximately $1.1 trillion by 2034, growing at a robust annual rate of 6.8%. Increased consumer awareness of the health ...

In Texas, pecans topple pumpkin spice as 2025’s favorite fall flavor

Pumpkin spice has long reigned supreme as America's favorite fall flavor, from lattes and doughnuts to scented candles. According to a 2025 consumer study from McCormick, 72% of respondents use pumpkin spice at least once a week between August and December. But this year, a Texas staple shakes ...

Fall’s favorite comfort food: From kitchen tables to travel destinations

An English frozen meals manufacturer claims to have created lasagne with a unique selling point. Cook Food’s new product is aimed at diners looking to reduce their environmental impact. Its Recipes For Change Lasagne “has a 27% smaller carbon footprint per portion,” reports food news ...