The breadfruit story is a reminder that the global food system has deep colonial roots, with Indigenous seafarers spreading the crop across Oceania long before the British tried to use it as cheap plantation food.
foodTuesday, September 1, 2026
Breadfruit's long journey and Domino's reverse promo
Today's food stories span centuries and continents, from the colonial-era spread of breadfruit to a fast-food chain paying you to eat at a competitor first. The through-line is movement: how food travels, how it's marketed, and how it changes hands.
Staples on the move
Two stories about food crossing borders, one historical and one promotional.
Domino's is betting that letting you eat a competitor's burger first will make you appreciate its new Detroit-style pizza more. It's a clever psychological play, not just a giveaway.
Industry shifts
Behind the scenes, food manufacturing and retail face leadership changes and economic pressure.

SPAR Group's chair and deputy chair both resigned, which suggests internal turbulence at the South African retailer beyond the usual board refresh.

UK food and drink manufacturers have been pessimistic for nine straight quarters. They're asking the government for relief, but the article doesn't say whether they're getting it.
Also today16
Branding Design: Vocado by Estudio Eabduzeedo.com
Fernand Adrià — An Introductionwww.grandaha.com
New restaurants and bars opening in London this weekwww.hot-dinners.com
A guide to choosing mums for the fall garden - beyond the classic cushionwww.townandcountrytoday.com- Tell EPA: Cancel Approval of This PFAS Pesticidenation.centerforfoodsafety.org
Whiskey Paired With Burgers Is The Dream Combo You Need To Trywww.chowhound.com
Colony Grill to Expand in Connecticut’s Hartford Countywww.fsrmagazine.com
Colony Grill, the Connecticut original known for its Famous Thin-Crust Pizza and signature Hot Oil topping, is continuing its expansion across Hartford County with two new locations planned for Newington and South Windsor, both scheduled to open in 2027. The announcement comes ah
Can Quince Compete with Premium Cookware Brands? We Evaluated Its Cooking Performance and Ease of Cleanupwww.tasteofhome.com
We tested Quince’s affordable ceramic nonstick cookware to see how it compares to premium brands like Caraway and All-Clad, and whether it’s worth buying. The post Can Quince Compete with Premium Cookware Brands? We Evaluated Its Cooking Performance and Ease of Cleanup appeared f
Pringles Finally Fixed Its Biggest Dipping Problemwww.foodbeast.com
The problem with Pringles, which are arguably the most perfectly shaped chips for dipping ever invented, is that they crumble to bits whenever you plunge… The post Pringles Finally Fixed Its Biggest Dipping Problem appeared first on Foodbeast .
Annual Tasting on the Hudson event to honor local flavorswww.news10.com
Over 40 vendors are expected to bring a variety of flavors to an annual event in Schuylerville on September 19. The Schuylerville Lions Club has announced the return of Tasting on the Hudson at Hudson Crossing Park.
Burger King France Is Serving UFO-Shaped Burgers Stuffed With Ice Creamwww.foodbeast.com
Following Jack in the Box’s super-limited Cosmic Cheeseburger, Burger King France is rolling out its own set of UFO-shaped burgers. Instead of going the savory… The post Burger King France Is Serving UFO-Shaped Burgers Stuffed With Ice Cream appeared first on Foodbeast .
FDA Announces Multistate Recall of Fruit Sold at Walmartau.news.yahoo.com
*sigh* Isn't salmonella one of the TWO things they cut our food safety testing down to? Do they only test AFTER it hits the stores and people get sick? #fda #foodsafety
Mapo Tofuwww.pickuplimes.com
Get ready to savour the bold and spicy flavours of Sichuan cuisine with this mapo tofu recipe. This iconic dish features tofu in a fiery sauce, enriched with the deep flavours of fermented chili paste. It delivers an intense spiciness, featuring both traditional heat and the uniq
The Best High-Protein Snacks, According to Food Editorswww.bonappetit.com
It’s time to branch out from protein bars.
Labour Day 2026 Alberta: What's Open, What's Closed, and Whether You Get Paidwww.culturealberta.com
Labour Day falls on Monday, September 7 this year, the latest date it can land. Alberta has no law stopping retailers from opening on statutory holidays, so most stores will be. Here's what's actually closed, what runs on reduced hours, and how holiday pay works.
Crumbl Builds Minecraft in Cookie Form, One Square Block at a Timewww.techeblog.com
Crumbl partnered with Minecraft for its first character license and put six square desserts on the menu for a single week. Treats inspired by mobs, blocks, and biomes are on sale at participating shops in the United States and Canada from today, August 31, through September 5, wi
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