Who would open a specialty burger joint in the middle of a pandemic? Scott Slater would. The founder and namesake of Slater's 50/50 already planned to open his restaurant in Fresno pre-pandemic, signing his lease last year. "Opening up a restaurant, the middle of pandemic sounds absolutely insane," Slater said,...
How Risky Is Eating Red Meat? New Papers Provoke Controversy
NEW YORK — Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak? A team of international researchers says probably not, contradicting established advice. In a series of papers published Monday, the researchers say the increased risks are...
Americans Are Gobbling Up Plant-Based Burgers
After months of shortages, Impossible Foods is partnering with a veteran food production company to ramp up supplies of its popular plant-based burgers. The Redwood City, Calif.-based startup is partnering with OSI Group, an original supplier to McDonald's and one of the world's largest food producers. OSI, based in Aurora,...