Food Industry
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What are the top career paths and skills for chefs in 2026?
In 2024, the average yearly wage for a Chef & head cook was $45,066, according to DataUSA .

Allergy Economy Booms While Consumers Face Unmet Needs
Last year, a single brand of allergen-free snack bars generated more revenue than the entire national budget for food allergy research in several developing countries combined.

Gas Stations Serve Fine Dining, Food Industry Faces Hurdles
At a Shell station off I-95 in rural Georgia, a former Michelin-starred chef now serves a five-course tasting menu drawing diners from three states.

Gen Alpha's Top Drink Trends: Beyond Coffee
A 10-year-old's precise order for a 'Strawberry Açaí Refresher with no ice, extra base, and a pump of raspberry' at Starbucks signals a profound demographic shift.

Fast food chains face scrutiny after major chicken scandal aftermath
Last month, 300 people across 15 states fell ill after eating contaminated chicken from fast-food giant CluckCo, a crisis that wiped out $1.

James Beard Awards 2026 Ceremony Comes to Chicago's Lyric Opera
After Tropical Storm Helene in late 2024, Montgomery Sky Farm sprang into action, serving an estimated 15,000 meals to those in need.
Salsa Market Growth: U.S. Latin Sauce Outpaces Global
The global salsa sauce market will surge by over $1.

Submit to Chatelaine's 2026 Pantry Awards Before Early Deadlines
Despite the 2026 Bon Appétit Pantry Awards being over a year away, the submission window for hopeful food brands has already slammed shut.

How Culinary Mentorship Programs Help Aspiring Chefs
Many aspiring chefs initiate mentorship by working unpaid stages in the kitchens of their idols, a testament to the value placed on direct learning.

New Study Challenges Health Claims for Farm-Raised Fish
The amount of omega-3s in a portion of farm-raised salmon halved between 2006 and 2015, directly undermining a key health claim for consumers.

Flavored Butter and Oil Market Trends Show Surprising Consumer Demand Growth
The global market for flavored butters and oils is projected to swell to US$604.