7 of the most faked seafoods in the world
Seafood fraud is rampant globally. Your red snapper could be tilapia. That wild-caught salmon? Farm-raised. And criminal rings could be to blame.
Dorian Barranco
Why it can cost millions to win America's biggest horse race
We went to Churchill Downs days before the Kentucky Derby to see what it takes to train the winning horse and prepare the track for 400,000 fans.
How America's largest buffet survived the death of all-you-can-eats
Buffet restaurants struggled. Multiple all-you-can-eat chains declared bankruptcy. But Shady Maple Smorgasbord in Pennsylvania has thrived. Why?
How Africa's first caviar won over Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe
Aciepenser built a caviar business in Madagascar, one of the world's poorest countries. It's won over Michelin-starred chefs. How did they do it?
Why melted bugs on candy and lemons fuel a $167 million industry
Jelly beans, Junior Mints, and lemons are all coated with a shiny resin called shellac. It's made from tiny insects in India, and it's safe to eat.
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How Sri Lanka produces 90% of the world's pure cinnamon
We visited one of Sri Lanka's largest Ceylon cinnamon producers to learn what it takes to harvest one of the world's most valuable spices.
How the Netherlands makes 650 million kilos of Gouda a year
The Netherlands exports much of its Gouda cheese abroad. The country's 1.6 million dairy cows release ammonia, an emission that destroys nature areas.
How chefs feed 100,000 Michigan fans at America's biggest football stadium
The University of Michigan's Big House is the biggest football stadium in the United States. In secret kitchens and tunnels, chefs make food for fans.
Why people risk their lives to milk deadly snakes
Millions of people suffer from venomous snake bites every year. Billy Collett milks hundreds of deadly snakes a week to produce life-saving antivenom.
Is your food safe to eat? Why your wasabi, vanilla, and honey could be fake
Globally, the fraudulent food industry is worth $40 billion. Counterfeit foods fund criminal activities and can even harm consumers.
How 60,000 pounds of crawfish are harvested a day in Louisiana
Louisiana produces 90% of the United States' crawfish. But the farmed crawfish industry is young, unregulated, and fast-moving.
Inside the US Factory making Ukraine's most important ammo
The US has sent Ukraine millions of 155mm rounds since the war started, including cluster bombs. We visited a US factory to see how shells are made.
How 30,000 metric tons of coconuts are processed a year in Sri Lanka
Coconuts became the new superfood, but are they worth the hype? We visit Sri Lanka to see how farmers bear the burden of the West's food obsessions.
How Tabasco fills up to 700,000 bottles of hot sauce a day
Since 1868, McIlhenny Company has aged and bottled its hot sauce on Louisiana's Avery Island. But with disappearing marshes, its home is now at risk.
Nigeria is the world's biggest cassava producer. So why doesn't it make money off exports?
Nigeria is the globe's biggest producer of cassava, or yuca. It could stand to earn billions from exports of flour, sorbitol, bubble tea, and ethanol.
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Why fake Rolexes hurt dealers in the $20 billion used watch industry
Used watches are now a $20 billion industry, and demand is growing. But dealers need to be careful of fake watches.
Cruise line companies sell massive multimillion dollar ships for scrap overseas. Here's a look inside ship-breaking yards.
The job of breaking down these large ships is one of the most dangerous and the added load has only made it harder.
How Borsalino makes 70,000 fedoras with machines from the 1800s
Fedoras may be out of fashion today, but Borsalino is still producing them in the same traditional methods that first made them famous.
Why Singapore Changi Airport was just named best in the world
Singapore's Changi Airport has won Skytrax's best airport award 12 times. It secured the title with its $1.3 billion Jewel and world-famous amenities.
Inside the most expensive neighborhoods of Singapore, home to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew
Singapore's ultrarich live in Good Class Bungalows. And prices of these mansions are soaring. Even "Crazy Rich Asians" took inspiration from GCBs.