Food and drink

Could an AI-powered ‘smart bin’ help reduce food waste at restaurants?

Food waste is still a major issue for foodservice operators – but what if an artificial intelligence (AI) system could…

Cricket protein crisps: Changing food culture, one bug bear at a time

“The interesting thing about crickets is that with animals you can only eat a small percentage of them, but with…

The future of food: What you’ll really be eating in 2029

A decade is a long time when it comes to the future of food. Some of the dishes and snacks…

Impossible Burger plant-based meat upgrade to “eliminate the need for animals in the food chain”

Impossible Foods has announced the first major upgrade to its plant-based Impossible Burger that is designed to lure meat eaters…

Fighting food waste: Mobile food scanner is the kitchen gadget of the future

A mobile food scanner that determines whether fresh products are still safe to eat is set to become a common…

How to get to sleep on Christmas Eve

Christmas Day can be exciting or stressful, but whether you are the designated chef and cooking up a feast, or…

Five Christmas cocktails with candy cane gin

Christmas cocktails are a staple of the festive season, and if you’re looking for a seasonal but grown-up option, Eden…

Five innovative spirits trends making an impact in the drinks industry

The global alcoholic beverages market is expected to reach a value of $1,594bn by 2022, according to Allied Market Research.…

Alcohol gifts for Christmas: Luxury tipples to spread some Christmas spirit

To help spread some Christmas spirit, Verdict has compiled a list of some of the best alcohol gifts to give…

What is palm oil, the product at the centre of Iceland’s ad controversy?

Frozen food retailer Iceland has hit the headlines this week after a television advertisement by the supermarket was banned for…