Food

Greek loukoumia, or Turkish delights, hold an important place in the world of Greek sweets.

Edible insect food products were recently approved for consumption in Europe, but not without a few restrictions. You might be shocked at the prospect of eating bugs, and even more confused at the high demand for insect based food...

A new survey in the United States shows that 85% of people said the coronavirus pandemic changed our eating and food shopping habits.

Ancient athletes accomplished many astonishing feats of sport in antiquity. But what diet fueled these ancient athletes and Olympians?

The story of the world-famous Leonidas chocolates and pralines is as rich as the confections themselves. It all began with a Greek chocolatier Leonidas Kestekides, who created the great confections because he ultimately just "wanted to spread some happiness." The...

While the phrase “ghost kitchen” may conjure up images of haunted houses, the reality is a bit more mundane. By Jeffrey Miller, Colorado State University Ghost kitchens are food prep operations with no waiters, no dining room and no parking lot...

Customs, flavors and rituals linking food to the sacred and divine had an enormous upheaval during the time of Alexander the Great.

Mushrooms are a key ingredient in many diets around the world, however not all of them are edible. Some mushrooms are poisonous and can cause toxic reactions.

Mixing wine and seawater may sound unappealing today, yet it is a winemaking practice that goes back to Ancient Greece, later to be followerd by the Romans

Greek olive oil exports to Canada are dropping while Tunisian and Italian olive oil dominate the market according to the most recent figures. 

Spyros Theodoropoulos has closed on a $2 billion deal to sell the packaged food company Chipita to the Chicago based behemoth Mondelez

You will find some of the finest grilled food anywhere in the world in Greece; Antikristo, grilled lamb from Crete, is no exception.

Many scientific studies have provided evidence of olive oil’s health benefits and its central role in the Mediterranean diet.

Greece will begin promoting its excellent food products in the future by promoting the "Greek Diet" brand across the world.

Thessaloniki Capital of Greek Sweets