Japan has faced a great deal of criticism for its decision to leave the International Whaling Commission and once again engage in commercial whale hunts. But what does the country’s attempt to revive a dying industry really mean for conservation efforts?

Chinese pork production has been devastated by an outbreak of African swine fever. While US farmers would normally be looking to profit, trade tensions mean there is little opportunity to enter the market

McDonald’s has had an immeasurable impact on what and how the world eats. But as customers slowly drift away, the chain is fighting to reinvent itself

JAB Holdings, the owner of Krispy Kreme and Jimmy Choo, has agreed to buy Panera Bread in the US’ biggest restaurant deal to date

Owner of Burger King and Tim Hortons is set to add Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen to its roster for $1.8bn

Non-profit Praxis Project has filed a lawsuit against soft drink powerhouse Coca-Cola for downplaying health risks and enlisting young consumers

In the eyes of its critics, Monsanto is the big bad of the GMO world. But should we be worried about genetically modified crops?

Despite inauspicious beginnings, Indra Nooyi’s business acumen has pushed her to become one of the leading figures in the global food and beverage industry