Big Food

Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, the country's major travel trade show, is in the news as exhibitors announce their participation. Hawaii's tourism office is bringing local food specialties like loco moco, Spam musubi and acai bowls to Tokyo Big Sight, while the Morocco National Tourist Office has confirmed it will exhibit. Domestic players such as Shizu prefecture are also promoting regional tourism through the character franchise Tetsudo Musume.

Food industry news roundup covers how major food companies are responding to climate pressures, nutrition demands and new technology. It gathers recent developments on sustainability commitments, reformulation and innovation in the global food sector.

Major US food and agriculture corporations are funding a campaign that pays social media influencers to counter elements of Robert F Kennedy Jr's health agenda under the Trump-aligned MAGA movement. The Guardian describes the industry as 'freaked out' by the direction of policy, and the disclosure of paid influencers is drawing attention to how corporate interests are shaping the public debate.

McDonald's is developing artificial intelligence systems to determine prices for items like the Big Mac, according to Reuters reporting. The fast-food giant aims to use AI to adjust prices dynamically, potentially based on demand, time of day or location. The move raises questions about how algorithmic pricing could affect what customers pay for everyday meals.

Ulster Rugby is showing what its professional players eat in a typical day, and the look inside their nutrition routine is drawing big attention. Viewers are reacting to the sheer volume of food a rugby player needs to fuel training, with fans discussing how diet shapes performance at elite level.

Climate and urbanist activists are debating a shift from event-based activism—large demonstrations and big actions—toward sustained relationship-building and practical preparation. The argument holds that organizing around food and energy autonomy is the core of prepping together and a concrete step toward a resilient future, even if it is harder for activists used to mass mobilization.

McCormick, the spice and seasoning giant, is adjusting its strategy to appeal to shoppers who are cutting back on spending amid persistent price sensitivity. The Wall Street Journal reports the company is working to win over value-conscious consumers, likely through pricing, promotions and product adjustments as grocery budgets tighten and customers trade down to cheaper alternatives.