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Technology / 1 week ago

Why your food arrives late: The delivery bottleneck slowing the global food economy

When you order a takeout, it may take just 20 minutes to prepare, but it can take over 53 minutes to arrive at your door. In some cases, delivery takes more than 2.5 times longer than cooking, highlighting a problem that extends far beyond impatient customers and cold fries. When you order a takeout, it may take just 20 minutes to prepare, but it can take over 53 minutes to arrive at your door. In some cases, delivery takes more than 2.5 times longer than cooking, highlighting a problem that extends far beyond impatient customers and cold fries. According to industry data referenced by Restaurant Times, the average restaurant kitchen has become increasingly efficient due to automation, pre-prep systems, and optimised workflows. Many quick-service and fast-casual restaurants now complete orders in 15–25 minutes, even during peak hours.

Business / 1 week ago

Who really runs the global pineapple trade?

Pineapples may seem like a simple tropical fruit, but behind the sweet slices on supermarket shelves lies a highly concentrated global export market shaped by agribusiness power, logistics hubs, and shifting trade dynamics. Pineapples may seem like a simple tropical fruit, but behind the sweet slices on supermarket shelves lies a highly concentrated global export market shaped by agribusiness power, logistics hubs, and shifting trade dynamics. The infographic, based on World Visualized data, shows that just a handful of countries dominate global pineapple exports, an insight that connects directly to current debates about food security, inflation, and supply-chain resilience.

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Culture / 2 weeks ago

Unusual but traditional: A look at the world’s most bizarre foods

You have likely encountered a dish from another country or culture and immediately decided you would never try it because it appeared strange or unappealing. You have likely encountered a dish from another country or culture and immediately decided you would never try it because it appeared strange or unappealing. However, what may seem strange on a plate often carries deep cultural meaning. Many foods considered unusual today were shaped by history, climate and survival, long before modern tastes emerged.

Environment / 2 weeks ago

Why getting vitamins from everyday foods matter now more than ever

In homes across the world, families are facing the same question every day of how to eat well when food prices keep rising, and life keeps getting busier. In homes across the world, families are facing the same question every day of how to eat well when food prices keep rising, and life keeps getting busier. Despite living in a time of abundant information, micronutrient deficiencies affect more than 2 billion people globally, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). It is a silent crisis that rarely makes headlines but influences everything from children’s growth to adults’ energy levels and long-term health outcomes.

Business / 3 weeks ago

Why pumpkin exports are growing now

Pumpkins may be most famous during Halloween and Thanksgiving, but the global pumpkin trade is now a serious agricultural business shaping export earnings for several countries. Pumpkins may be most famous during Halloween and Thanksgiving, but the global pumpkin trade is now a serious agricultural business shaping export earnings for several countries. New data from World’s Top Exports shows that Spain and Mexico dominate the global pumpkin market in 2024, together accounting for more than 64% of worldwide pumpkin exports.

Business / 4 weeks ago

America’s doughnut preferences reveal a cultural divide

Across the United States, people may agree on their love for doughnuts, but which doughnut? Across the United States, people may agree on their love for doughnuts, but which doughnut? On the East Coast, Dunkin’ Donuts isn’t just a brand; it’s practically a daily ritual. Its dominance across New England and the Mid-Atlantic reflects decades of cultural attachment to quick breakfast stops, flavoured coffee, and the kind of familiarity that feels like home.

Business / 5 weeks ago

China tops global frozen vegetable exports as demand climbs worldwide

Rising food prices, unpredictable weather, and shifting trade patterns are transforming the way countries grow and move food. In the middle of this change, frozen vegetables have quietly become one of the most dependable products in global trade. Rising food prices, unpredictable weather, and shifting trade patterns are transforming the way countries grow and move food. In the middle of this change, frozen vegetables have quietly become one of the most dependable products in global trade. China remains the world’s largest exporter of frozen vegetables, accounting for 18.8% of global shipments valued at $1.6 billion. Belgium follows at 14.9% (about $1.3 billion) and Spain at 10.3% (roughly $883 million). Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Egypt, the United States, and Ecuador round out the top ten, each contributing between 2.6% and 7.1% of the global supply.

World / 5 weeks ago

Portugal stands alone in mandating vegan meals in all public institutions

In a world where dietary choices are becoming political and ethical, Portugal is the only country on Earth where it is illegal not to offer a vegan meal in public institutions. In a world where dietary choices are becoming political and ethical, Portugal is the only country on Earth where it is illegal not to offer a vegan meal in public institutions. In 2017, the Portuguese Parliament passed Law No. 11/2017, mandating at least one vegan option in all public-sector canteens, including schools, universities, hospitals, and prisons.

Environment / 5 weeks ago

Global waste levels reach critical mass — urgent action needed

Recent statistics reveal that the world is generating waste at an alarming rate, with around 460 million tonnes of plastic waste annually by 2025. Recent statistics reveal that the world is generating waste at an alarming rate, with around 460 million tonnes of plastic waste annually by 2025. Meanwhile, global food waste in 2022 alone reached an estimated 1.05 billion tonnes, equivalent to approximately one-fifth (19%) of all food available to consumers at the retail, food service and household levels.

Business / 8 weeks ago

Global wheat consumption hits record levels as demand surges across Asia and Europe

Global wheat consumption is climbing to record highs, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The 2024/25 season is expected to see both production and demand increase, led by strong harvests in Asia and Europe. Wheat, one of the world’s most essential grains, remains a critical part of diets across continents, from bread and noodles to cereals and animal feed, and current figures show no sign of slowing demand. China stands as the world’s largest wheat consumer, using about 148 million metric tonnes annually.

Business / 11 weeks ago

Which countries eat the most rice?

From Chinese fried rice to Senegalese jollof, rice features in almost every dish around the globe. Despite it being a staple in many countries, rice consumption levels differ across countries. A new analysis by World Visualized, drawing on data from WorldStats, highlights that Myanmar tops the list of countries with the highest per capita rice consumption at a staggering 278.97 kg per person per year.

Culture / 22 weeks ago

Best solo travel destinations for 2025

According to Travel + Leisure, more individuals than ever are choosing to explore the world on their terms with priority given to personal freedom, flexibility, and immersive cultural experiences. The visual guide by World Visualized spotlights some of the best solo travel destinations for 2025, ranging from beach towns to jungles and historic cities.

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