“beverage” Charts
The Economics of Dining »
In 2009, Americans in the highest quintile of household income spent an average of $10,780 on food for the year,…
Controlling World Food (aka more too big to fail) »
In its 2013 report, “Behind the Brands,” Oxfam International found that 10 major food and beverage companies control the majority…
The Fast-Food Consequences of a Bloated Minimum Wage »
Fast-food workers in 60 U.S. cities recently held a one-day strike to call for a $15 an hour minimum wage,…
A Shift Away From the Dinner Table »
In 1960, 26% of money spent on food in the U.S. was spent on food eaten away from home, while…
What We Pay For When Buying Food »
In 2010, restaurants accounted for 34% of the total cost that Americans paid for domestically produced food. Advertising only made…