Fast food
New regulations announced for döner and burgers
The Trade Ministry has declared that gram weight information should be embedded in the tariff and pricing lists for hamburger, döner and İskender kebab in a bid to deliver customers comprehensive and explicit information.
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McDonald’s puts Quarter Pounder back on its menu
McDonald's has said it would start selling its Quarter Pounder hamburgers again, after tests for e.Coli came back clear.
Restaurants in a dozen U.S. states had temporarily pulled the burgers from their menus last week amid an outbreak linked to them saw dozens sent to the hospital and one person die.
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The new cantina podcasts – Food science: Is souvlaki the healthiest fast food
Have you ever wondered why we eat what we eat? How can we scientifically explain that our lifestyle affects our diet and how it connects to our mental and physical health? What are the secret combinations that can make us feel better?
Food delivery spending soars
More and more households in Greece are relying on takeout, having food delivered as many as three times a week. Rising demand has also led to an increase in recent years of food service enterprises being established with the exclusive purpose of distributing ready meals, without having a dining area.
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Renowned meatball chain faces backlash over illicit use of pork
A nationwide uproar has erupted over a popular meatball chain after the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry's food inspections revealed that some of its meat dishes contained pork.
Nutrition and Psychology: How Poor Diet Negatively Affects Our Mental Well-Being
Joanna Kypriou, a Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach, speaks with Cantina, examining how unhealthy eating habits affect our psychology.
Turkey wants to regulate Germany’s beloved döner kebab street food
Beef and chicken glisten as they rotate slowly on vertical spits before they are carved off in razor-thin strips. Two cooks slide from a sizzling griddle to a warm toaster in a practiced dance. Mounds of fresh tomatoes, cabbage and red onions shine in a colorful tableau.
The Flame Festival | Athens | September 12-15
The Flame Festival will transform the old OSY bus depot in Athens into a lively food party from September 12 to 15. The event will feature a wide range of dishes, from juicy burgers to unique ethnic flavors and traditional recipes with a modern twist. Guests can also enjoy live music from top DJs. Tickets cost 15 euros and are available at more.com.
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Mondo Duplantis Celebrates World Record with Fast Food Feast
At the Diamond League in Silesia, Poland—one of the final major events of the outdoor track and field season—Duplantis set a new world record with a vault of 6.26 meters, surpassing his previous mark of 6.25 meters. This achievement came 20 days after winning gold and setting a world record at the Paris Olympics.
Germany objects to Türkiye’s status bid for döner kebab
The German Food and Agriculture Ministry has lodged an objection with the European Union regarding Türkiye's application to register döner kebab as its traditional dish.
In April, the Istanbul-based International Döner Federation, representing döner producers in Türkiye, applied to the EU to obtain "traditional specialty guaranteed" status for this Turkish delicacy.