Production of the crop more than tripled to 14,000 metric tons the past decade as farmers expanded rooibos plantings to meet demand from companies including the world’s largest coffee shop operator and Nestle SA (NESN), the biggest food company.Tea consumption is increasing as health-conscious consumers spurn sugary and caffeinated beverages. Rooibos, like green tea, contains antioxidants that boost the immune system, calcium and fluoride. The drink constitutes about 10 percent of the herbal tea market and 1 percent of a global tea market that has an estimated value of $23 billion, according to the South African Rooibos Council.
Rooibos Tea is on the rise
South Africa’s Rooibos Tea is on the Rise
April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Lebanese Food Comes to Forest Hills, Queens: Wafa’s Opens
April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Wafa, the owner and cook has been cooking lebanese food for a long time. Now, people are catching on to the delectable vegetables being prepared.
Lebanese Shop, Wafa’s in Queens
May 19th, Stand up for Food Revolution Day: Get Involved and Make a Difference
April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Food Revolution Day on 19 May is a chance for people who love food to come together to share information, talents and resources; to pass on their knowledge and highlight the world’s food issues. All around the globe, people will work together to make a difference. Food Revolution Day is about connecting with your community through events at schools, restaurants, local businesses, dinner parties and farmers’ markets. We want to inspire change in people’s food habits and to promote the mission for better food and education for everyone.
Join in and Make a difference in our food ecosystem, May 19th 2012
Fox News Small Business Spotlights Opening a Specialty Food Store or Restaurant
April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the tricks to opening a successful specialty restaurant is finding a niche market. While serving dishes made entirely with organic, local and/or vegetarian ingredients isn’t anything new, it may still give you the edge you need to draw a steady stream of customers to your café or restaurant.
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