Japan loves their curry! In fact, they love curry so much that, according to government research, the Japanese eat 10 billion plates of curry a year. That comes down to two plates a week per person. It is fair to say the dish is popular, coming in as the second most eaten dish in Japan. […]
Category: Food history
How a Cookbook helped to improve Farmer’s rights in California
In the past few years, Dutch farmers have been protesting against the new nitrogen laws. Through consistent appearances across both traditional and social media platforms, they have garnered significant public attention, resulting in widespread support from much of the public. But how could you get the attention and the support of the people without those […]
A Peculiar Kind of Cutlery: Salad Cutlery from Whale Baleen
Did you ever see cutlery made from an animal? From a real animal, not those engraved Miffy forks and spoons you got when you were younger. You have probably seen various types of cutlery in a museum: spoons, forks, knives, glasses, plates or dishes, made from gold or silver. Well, this cutlery is made from […]
Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk: Oatly’s Answer Is to Do Good
Earlier this year, a report by Good Food Institute (GFI) and NielsenIQ revealed that the Dutch consume the most plant-based products per capita in Europe. Even though plant-based meat has the biggest share in the category, plant-based milk sales have experienced a significant growth of 14% since 2020. As a country where people have been […]
Tupperware – female empowerment in a plastic container
When the Tupperware brand was founded in 1942, and the first product launched in 1946, it predominantly advertised to the suburban housewife. The product itself, an airtight plastic container was marketed to keep food fresh for longer and thus make the lives of these woman easier. The key to the success of the brand was […]