foodSunday, June 28, 2026
Today's food news is a mixed bag: the functional beverage market hits $160 billion as brands push protein coffee and CBD soda, while UK households get a stern warning about draining tuna cans. Trader Joe's bafflingly successful anti-strategy gets a deep dive, and there are recipes for Thai papaya salad, baked zucchini, and even a carnivorous plant dish from Borneo.
The functional drinks trend is no longer niche, it's a $160 billion market, and brands are racing to add protein, CBD, and other benefits to everyday beverages.
The functional beverage market is now worth $160 billion globally, with brands launching protein coffee and CBD soda to attract health-conscious younger consumers who want convenience and wellness in one drink.
A seemingly innocent kitchen habit is causing major sewer problems, as UK households are warned about the fatberg-forming consequences of pouring tuna liquid down the sink.
Draining tinned tuna liquid down the sink contributes to fatbergs, solid clogs of fats, oils, and greases, that damage drains and sewer systems, as highlighted by BBC's Nick Knowles.
Trader Joe's continues to thrive by doing the opposite of everyone else, and a deep dive explores how its counterintuitive model generates double the sales per square foot of competitors.
Trader Joe's avoids e-commerce, delivery, sales, coupons, and loyalty programs, yet generates over $2,000 per square foot, double its nearest competitor, by stocking just 4,000 SKUs and embracing cramped, chaotic stores.
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