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Reading Roundup: January 22nd, 2019

This week's news: a new study on consumers' GMO perception, the rise of the chef's side hustle, and rising fast food prices.

Reading Roundup: January 22nd, 2019

Winter storms keeping you inside? It's a good time to peruse some of the latest food and beverage industry news. This week: a new study on GMO perception, the side businesses of prominent chefs, and rising fast food prices. Whether you're shoveling several feet or just a little colder than normal, we hope you stay warm and dry!

Here's a rundown:

Opposed to G.M.O.s? How Much Do You Know About Them? (New York Times)

A new study shows that people with the strongest opinions about GMOs are often the least informed. And on top of that, people with the least amount of knowledge tend to think they know the most. It's a perfect storm of consumer misinformation, and it brings up important questions about how to educate people on controversial issues. As the study's lead author says, "We have to somehow get people to appreciate that they don’t understand things as well as they think they do.”

Restaurant Industry Pros Embrace the Side Hustle (Eater)

This great Eater article showcases chefs who get out of the kitchen to run side businesses of all types. Whether it's an apron company or a flower shop, these unique hustlers prove that creativity doesn't have to be limited to cooking. Our culture seems to pigeonhole chefs far more than other kinds of professionals, so it's great to see examples of multidimensional leaders. Embrace the side hustle!

Fast food is getting more expensive as minimum wages rise (Business Insider)

The cost of eating out has increased over the past few years, while the cost of groceries is remaining much the same. Now, with minimum wage increases across the country, the trend continues. How will chains like Chipotle keep consumers' attention and compete with other quick options? We'll soon see.

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Winter storms keeping you inside? It's a good time to peruse some of the latest food and beverage industry news. This week: a new study on GMO perception, the side businesses of prominent chefs, and rising fast food prices. Whether you're shoveling several feet or just a little colder than normal, we hope you stay warm and dry!

Here's a rundown:

Opposed to G.M.O.s? How Much Do You Know About Them? (New York Times)

A new study shows that people with the strongest opinions about GMOs are often the least informed. And on top of that, people with the least amount of knowledge tend to think they know the most. It's a perfect storm of consumer misinformation, and it brings up important questions about how to educate people on controversial issues. As the study's lead author says, "We have to somehow get people to appreciate that they don’t understand things as well as they think they do.”

Restaurant Industry Pros Embrace the Side Hustle (Eater)

This great Eater article showcases chefs who get out of the kitchen to run side businesses of all types. Whether it's an apron company or a flower shop, these unique hustlers prove that creativity doesn't have to be limited to cooking. Our culture seems to pigeonhole chefs far more than other kinds of professionals, so it's great to see examples of multidimensional leaders. Embrace the side hustle!

Fast food is getting more expensive as minimum wages rise (Business Insider)

The cost of eating out has increased over the past few years, while the cost of groceries is remaining much the same. Now, with minimum wage increases across the country, the trend continues. How will chains like Chipotle keep consumers' attention and compete with other quick options? We'll soon see.

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Winter storms keeping you inside? It's a good time to peruse some of the latest food and beverage industry news. This week: a new study on GMO perception, the side businesses of prominent chefs, and rising fast food prices. Whether you're shoveling several feet or just a little colder than normal, we hope you stay warm and dry!

Here's a rundown:

Opposed to G.M.O.s? How Much Do You Know About Them? (New York Times)

A new study shows that people with the strongest opinions about GMOs are often the least informed. And on top of that, people with the least amount of knowledge tend to think they know the most. It's a perfect storm of consumer misinformation, and it brings up important questions about how to educate people on controversial issues. As the study's lead author says, "We have to somehow get people to appreciate that they don’t understand things as well as they think they do.”

Restaurant Industry Pros Embrace the Side Hustle (Eater)

This great Eater article showcases chefs who get out of the kitchen to run side businesses of all types. Whether it's an apron company or a flower shop, these unique hustlers prove that creativity doesn't have to be limited to cooking. Our culture seems to pigeonhole chefs far more than other kinds of professionals, so it's great to see examples of multidimensional leaders. Embrace the side hustle!

Fast food is getting more expensive as minimum wages rise (Business Insider)

The cost of eating out has increased over the past few years, while the cost of groceries is remaining much the same. Now, with minimum wage increases across the country, the trend continues. How will chains like Chipotle keep consumers' attention and compete with other quick options? We'll soon see.

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